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 | 6,256,628 |
| India | 2,352,107 |
| Germany | 872,049 |
| Taiwan | 449,286 |
| United States | 413,144 |
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 | 3,432,997 | 2,823,631 | -609,366 |
| India | 1,391,233 | 960,874 | -430,359 |
| Germany | 285,334 | 586,715 | +301,381 |
| Taiwan | 187,968 | 261,318 | +73,350 |
| United States | 159,935 | 253,209 | +93,274 |
| Ireland | 146,055 | 179,925 | +33,870 |
| Czechia | 200,976 | 95,081 | -105,895 |
| Italy | 214,763 | 45,654 | -169,109 |
| Hungary | 187,391 | 0 | -187,391 |
| Poland | 96,695 | 5,532 | -91,163 |
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 | 6,478,537 |
| India | 2,310,563 |
| Czechia | 561,751 |
| Taiwan | 502,799 |
| Germany | 501,245 |
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 | 3,514,815 | 2,963,722 | -551,093 |
| India | 1,388,907 | 921,656 | -467,251 |
| Czechia | 205,281 | 356,470 | +151,189 |
| Taiwan | 249,270 | 253,529 | +4,259 |
| Germany | 251,449 | 249,796 | -1,653 |
| United States | 150,981 | 243,171 | +92,190 |
| Italy | 158,591 | 34,594 | -123,997 |
| South Africa | 0 | 94,106 | +94,106 |
| Poland | 69,515 | 17,078 | -52,437 |
| United Kingdom | 49,011 | 31,046 | -17,965 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 | 10 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -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) | 8,810,555 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,652,342 |
| Air transport | 888,959 |
| Other | 672,976 |
| 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) | 4,549,066 | 4,261,489 | -287,577 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 869,825 | 782,517 | -87,308 |
| Air transport | 594,093 | 294,866 | -299,227 |
| Other | 503,263 | 169,713 | -333,550 |
| 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 | 5,097,253 |
| Southampton | 2,011,999 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,472,086 |
| 000 | 672,976 |
| Dover | 565,140 |
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 | 2,764,710 | 2,332,543 | -432,167 |
| Southampton | 1,209,825 | 802,174 | -407,651 |
| London Gateway Port | 452,598 | 1,019,488 | +566,890 |
| 000 | 503,263 | 169,713 | -333,550 |
| Dover | 274,647 | 290,493 | +15,846 |
| Immingham Docks | 198,982 | 217,719 | +18,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 155,463 | 95,838 | -59,625 |
| Eurotunnel | 165,710 | 83,258 | -82,452 |
| Birmingham Airport | 199,509 | 39,429 | -160,080 |
| Manchester Airport | 155,043 | 35,967 | -119,076 |
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 | 48 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 115 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 109 |
| APTUS FASTENER SYSTEMS LTD | 80 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 66 |
| HARRISON & CLOUGH,LIMITED | 65 |
| GALLEON FIXINGS LIMITED | 61 |
| WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 59 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 59 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 53 |
| APEX STAINLESS FASTENERS LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | 1,587,096 |
| Norway | 1,321,165 |
| China | 1,176,370 |
| Ireland | 969,868 |
| Canada | 555,051 |
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 | 864,209 | 722,887 | -141,322 |
| Norway | 1,269,220 | 51,945 | -1,217,275 |
| China | 705,231 | 471,139 | -234,092 |
| Ireland | 469,673 | 500,195 | +30,522 |
| Canada | 546,019 | 9,032 | -536,987 |
| Germany | 398,319 | 99,993 | -298,326 |
| France | 280,524 | 132,425 | -148,099 |
| Italy | 181,320 | 105,267 | -76,053 |
| United Arab Emirates | 272,649 | 4,233 | -268,416 |
| Singapore | 41,915 | 225,605 | +183,690 |
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 | 173,968 |
| China | 21,998 |
| France | 10,214 |
| Ireland | 5,735 |
| Viet Nam | 2,614 |
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 | 94,798 | 79,170 | -15,628 |
| China | 12,458 | 9,540 | -2,918 |
| France | 0 | 10,214 | +10,214 |
| Ireland | 2,881 | 2,854 | -27 |
| Viet Nam | 2,225 | 389 | -1,836 |
| Taiwan | 1,297 | 1,223 | -74 |
| Poland | 442 | 202 | -240 |
| India | 641 | 0 | -641 |
| Germany | 118 | 46 | -72 |
| Nicaragua | 147 | 0 | -147 |
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 | 7,105,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,514,736 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,303,301 |
| Other | 248,684 |
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 | 4,655,156 | 2,449,923 | -2,205,233 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,464,724 | 50,012 | -1,414,712 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 719,023 | 584,278 | -134,745 |
| Other | 120,617 | 128,067 | +7,450 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,926,332 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,439,269 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,084,214 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 629,282 |
| Manchester Airport | 382,907 |
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 | 2,985,540 | 940,792 | -2,044,748 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,055,554 | 1,383,715 | +328,161 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,084,214 | 0 | -1,084,214 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 399,400 | 229,882 | -169,518 |
| Manchester Airport | 376,120 | 6,787 | -369,333 |
| Heysham | 196,362 | 163,546 | -32,816 |
| Felixstowe | 327,175 | 1,458 | -325,717 |
| 000 | 120,617 | 128,067 | +7,450 |
| Holyhead | 33,943 | 114,653 | +80,710 |
| London Stansted Airport | 122,996 | 12,567 | -110,429 |
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