Import/export HS code 73181210: Stainless steel wood screws
Wood screws made of stainless steel, resistant to rust and corrosion
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 | 11,029,788 |
| Germany | 3,597,522 |
| Taiwan | 2,325,316 |
| Viet Nam | 1,500,689 |
| Belgium | 724,625 |
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 | 5,647,997 | 5,381,791 | -266,206 |
| Germany | 1,233,010 | 2,364,512 | +1,131,502 |
| Taiwan | 1,328,060 | 997,256 | -330,804 |
| Viet Nam | 807,392 | 693,297 | -114,095 |
| Belgium | 495,268 | 229,357 | -265,911 |
| France | 405,141 | 131,973 | -273,168 |
| Netherlands | 281,005 | 136,381 | -144,624 |
| United States | 241,347 | 101,495 | -139,852 |
| Switzerland | 169,347 | 173,399 | +4,052 |
| Italy | 163,186 | 61,833 | -101,353 |
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 | 11,891,910 |
| Germany | 4,067,783 |
| Taiwan | 2,517,927 |
| Viet Nam | 1,488,874 |
| United States | 362,883 |
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 | 6,212,562 | 5,679,348 | -533,214 |
| Germany | 1,580,490 | 2,487,293 | +906,803 |
| Taiwan | 1,509,174 | 1,008,753 | -500,421 |
| Viet Nam | 816,172 | 672,702 | -143,470 |
| United States | 246,155 | 116,728 | -129,427 |
| Netherlands | 69,480 | 106,584 | +37,104 |
| Belgium | 91,829 | 46,246 | -45,583 |
| Denmark | 79,983 | 44,489 | -35,494 |
| United Arab Emirates | 103,229 | 0 | -103,229 |
| Indonesia | 34,689 | 52,769 | +18,080 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 |
| West Midlands | 16 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 8 | -7 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Kent | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
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) | 15,096,630 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,586,694 |
| Air transport | 792,589 |
| Other | 299,600 |
| Road transport | 2,678 |
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) | 7,967,439 | 7,129,191 | -838,248 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,613,866 | 2,972,828 | +358,962 |
| Air transport | 492,761 | 299,828 | -192,933 |
| Other | 172,968 | 126,632 | -46,336 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,678 | +2,678 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,298,060 |
| Southampton | 4,603,088 |
| Dover | 2,688,925 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,010,003 |
| London | 829,258 |
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 | 4,955,731 | 3,342,329 | -1,613,402 |
| Southampton | 1,987,013 | 2,616,075 | +629,062 |
| Dover | 1,283,400 | 1,405,525 | +122,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 686,075 | 1,323,928 | +637,853 |
| London | 581,730 | 247,528 | -334,202 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 330,801 | 142,156 | -188,645 |
| Eurotunnel | 139,808 | 321,818 | +182,010 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,788 | 342,038 | +337,250 |
| 000 | 172,968 | 126,632 | -46,336 |
| Immingham Docks | 112,052 | 161,010 | +48,958 |
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
|
92 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
27 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
16 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
11 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 29 |
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 42 |
| 2026-02 | 38 |
| 2026-01 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| APEX STAINLESS FASTENERS LIMITED | 111 |
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 89 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 64 |
| EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 52 |
| SEGEN LIMITED | 51 |
| BJA TRADING LIMITED | 49 |
| K2 SOLAR MOUNTING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 49 |
| ETEX (EXTERIORS) UK LIMITED | 49 |
| NEWTECHWOOD DISTRIBUTION UK LTD | 47 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 77 |
| 54m+ | 76 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,335,417 |
| Ireland | 1,272,559 |
| United States | 1,068,328 |
| Australia | 410,447 |
| Netherlands | 388,725 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 126,989 | 1,208,428 | +1,081,439 |
| Ireland | 860,482 | 412,077 | -448,405 |
| United States | 400,832 | 667,496 | +266,664 |
| Australia | 138,798 | 271,649 | +132,851 |
| Netherlands | 212,862 | 175,863 | -36,999 |
| Denmark | 147,677 | 147,429 | -248 |
| Sweden | 112,966 | 144,775 | +31,809 |
| France | 132,394 | 86,858 | -45,536 |
| Spain | 56,306 | 132,724 | +76,418 |
| India | 124,289 | 62,543 | -61,746 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 90,730 |
| XI | 79,291 |
| Germany | 18,818 |
| Nicaragua | 17,218 |
| Lithuania | 5,208 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 43,715 | 47,015 | +3,300 |
| XI | 41,396 | 37,895 | -3,501 |
| Germany | 10,790 | 8,028 | -2,762 |
| Nicaragua | 12,341 | 4,877 | -7,464 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 5,208 | +5,208 |
| China | 1,587 | 1,888 | +301 |
| Viet Nam | 1,500 | 249 | -1,251 |
| Austria | 511 | 755 | +244 |
| France | 1,240 | 0 | -1,240 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,131 | +1,131 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,036,222 |
| Air transport | 2,336,610 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,643,785 |
| Other | 235,446 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,168,668 | 1,867,554 | +698,886 |
| Air transport | 1,127,268 | 1,209,342 | +82,074 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 747,174 | 896,611 | +149,437 |
| Other | 120,691 | 114,755 | -5,936 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,491,554 |
| ZLC | 811,117 |
| Holyhead | 785,173 |
| London Gateway Port | 777,514 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 634,437 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 194,247 | 1,297,307 | +1,103,060 |
| ZLC | 351,535 | 459,582 | +108,047 |
| Holyhead | 611,811 | 173,362 | -438,449 |
| London Gateway Port | 401,670 | 375,844 | -25,826 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 295,960 | 338,477 | +42,517 |
| Southampton | 119,369 | 411,975 | +292,606 |
| East Midlands Airport | 284,444 | 199,781 | -84,663 |
| Immingham Docks | 193,382 | 186,331 | -7,051 |
| 000 | 120,691 | 114,755 | -5,936 |
| Harwich | 108,887 | 112,171 | +3,284 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73181210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wood screws made of stainless steel, resistant to rust and corrosion