Import/export HS code 731811: Coach screws
Large screws with a hexagonal head, used for heavy-duty wood construction
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,920,778 |
| India | 2,441,574 |
| Germany | 895,004 |
| Taiwan | 496,922 |
| United States | 445,571 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,312,629 | 3,608,149 | +295,520 |
| India | 1,305,993 | 1,135,581 | -170,412 |
| Germany | 565,900 | 329,104 | -236,796 |
| Taiwan | 250,440 | 246,482 | -3,958 |
| United States | 327,473 | 118,098 | -209,375 |
| Ireland | 164,992 | 214,003 | +49,011 |
| Czechia | 259,659 | 27,953 | -231,706 |
| Italy | 194,822 | 52,655 | -142,167 |
| Netherlands | 64,432 | 30,408 | -34,024 |
| South Africa | 94,106 | 0 | -94,106 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,287,587 |
| India | 2,299,840 |
| Czechia | 561,127 |
| Taiwan | 551,118 |
| Germany | 448,643 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,395,480 | 3,892,107 | +496,627 |
| India | 1,298,576 | 1,001,264 | -297,312 |
| Czechia | 473,050 | 88,077 | -384,973 |
| Taiwan | 311,937 | 239,181 | -72,756 |
| Germany | 298,839 | 149,804 | -149,035 |
| United States | 317,995 | 108,060 | -209,935 |
| Italy | 132,388 | 50,735 | -81,653 |
| South Africa | 94,106 | 0 | -94,106 |
| United Kingdom | 34,961 | 42,199 | +7,238 |
| Poland | 43,136 | 29,202 | -13,934 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 3 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,658,394 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,686,407 |
| Air transport | 918,113 |
| Other | 547,962 |
| Road transport | 1,722 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,800,909 | 4,857,485 | +56,576 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,093,794 | 592,613 | -501,181 |
| Air transport | 565,466 | 352,647 | -212,819 |
| Other | 355,298 | 192,664 | -162,634 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,722 | +1,722 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,585,709 |
| Southampton | 2,011,838 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,800,946 |
| Dover | 565,703 |
| 000 | 547,962 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,863,772 | 2,721,937 | -141,835 |
| Southampton | 1,208,327 | 803,511 | -404,816 |
| London Gateway Port | 548,989 | 1,251,957 | +702,968 |
| Dover | 397,037 | 168,666 | -228,371 |
| 000 | 355,298 | 192,664 | -162,634 |
| Immingham Docks | 303,194 | 86,814 | -216,380 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 172,015 | 105,925 | -66,090 |
| Eurotunnel | 190,113 | 53,571 | -136,542 |
| Manchester Airport | 160,524 | 36,909 | -123,615 |
| Birmingham Airport | 140,864 | 43,675 | -97,189 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
51 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
19 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
11 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 21 |
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 120 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 112 |
| APTUS FASTENER SYSTEMS LTD | 84 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 70 |
| HARRISON & CLOUGH,LIMITED | 68 |
| GALLEON FIXINGS LIMITED | 64 |
| WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 63 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 59 |
| APEX STAINLESS FASTENERS LIMITED | 53 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 65 |
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,316,516 |
| Ireland | 1,085,980 |
| Norway | 1,030,576 |
| China | 1,015,987 |
| Germany | 459,988 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 685,470 | 631,046 | -54,424 |
| Ireland | 458,851 | 627,129 | +168,278 |
| Norway | 1,010,652 | 19,924 | -990,728 |
| China | 458,771 | 557,216 | +98,445 |
| Germany | 342,529 | 117,459 | -225,070 |
| Canada | 422,958 | 32,575 | -390,383 |
| France | 257,367 | 148,516 | -108,851 |
| Italy | 205,901 | 106,963 | -98,938 |
| Singapore | 34,184 | 247,504 | +213,320 |
| Spain | 160,469 | 76,379 | -84,090 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 195,182 |
| China | 24,473 |
| France | 10,214 |
| Ireland | 6,603 |
| Viet Nam | 2,932 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 93,012 | 102,170 | +9,158 |
| China | 12,083 | 12,390 | +307 |
| France | 0 | 10,214 | +10,214 |
| Ireland | 2,692 | 3,911 | +1,219 |
| Viet Nam | 2,225 | 707 | -1,518 |
| Taiwan | 1,316 | 1,210 | -106 |
| Sweden | 0 | 798 | +798 |
| Poland | 454 | 150 | -304 |
| Germany | 70 | 44 | -26 |
| Turkey | 53 | 0 | -53 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,379,650 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,400,474 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 940,878 |
| Other | 282,331 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,046,764 | 2,332,886 | -1,713,878 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 739,331 | 661,143 | -78,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 882,362 | 58,516 | -823,846 |
| Other | 128,438 | 153,893 | +25,455 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,395,371 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,625,295 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 812,622 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 598,366 |
| Heysham | 322,325 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,543,408 | 851,963 | -1,691,445 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,300,529 | 1,324,766 | +24,237 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 812,622 | 0 | -812,622 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 435,668 | 162,698 | -272,970 |
| Heysham | 163,033 | 159,292 | -3,741 |
| 000 | 128,438 | 153,893 | +25,455 |
| Holyhead | 35,848 | 193,045 | +157,197 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,711 | 91,532 | +29,821 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 39,171 | 68,080 | +28,909 |
| London Stansted Airport | 78,723 | 15,234 | -63,489 |
Quick facts
HS code: 731811
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Large screws with a hexagonal head, used for heavy-duty wood construction