Import/export HS code 73181491: Spaced-thread self-tapping screws
Self-tapping screws with spaced threads, designed for specific applications
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 8,440,640 |
| Germany | 2,737,200 |
| China | 2,266,964 |
| France | 1,497,502 |
| Austria | 1,070,601 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 4,073,438 | 4,367,202 | +293,764 |
| Germany | 1,359,240 | 1,377,960 | +18,720 |
| China | 1,209,891 | 1,057,073 | -152,818 |
| France | 577,607 | 919,895 | +342,288 |
| Austria | 657,898 | 412,703 | -245,195 |
| Czechia | 409,938 | 642,312 | +232,374 |
| Netherlands | 627,870 | 230,913 | -396,957 |
| Singapore | 264,966 | 345,441 | +80,475 |
| Viet Nam | 192,541 | 286,740 | +94,199 |
| Belgium | 143,791 | 308,658 | +164,867 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 13,373,752 |
| China | 2,024,838 |
| Germany | 1,262,429 |
| Czechia | 1,146,494 |
| France | 852,687 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 6,497,822 | 6,875,930 | +378,108 |
| China | 1,160,322 | 864,516 | -295,806 |
| Germany | 637,071 | 625,358 | -11,713 |
| Czechia | 462,204 | 684,290 | +222,086 |
| France | 461,354 | 391,333 | -70,021 |
| Viet Nam | 287,293 | 503,447 | +216,154 |
| Spain | 208,011 | 311,966 | +103,955 |
| South Korea | 213,975 | 170,841 | -43,134 |
| United States | 166,767 | 174,363 | +7,596 |
| Singapore | 110,660 | 230,242 | +119,582 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 25 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
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 | 19 | 15 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
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) | 11,807,713 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,945,722 |
| Air transport | 2,389,906 |
| Other | 297,418 |
| Road transport | 3,640 |
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) | 6,446,056 | 5,361,657 | -1,084,399 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,042,901 | 4,902,821 | +1,859,920 |
| Air transport | 1,347,071 | 1,042,835 | -304,236 |
| Other | 202,678 | 94,740 | -107,938 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,640 | +3,640 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,262,115 |
| Felixstowe | 5,029,300 |
| Dover | 2,277,505 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,045,256 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,115,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,301,423 | 1,960,692 | -2,340,731 |
| Felixstowe | 1,731,284 | 3,298,016 | +1,566,732 |
| Dover | 1,035,401 | 1,242,104 | +206,703 |
| Eurotunnel | 922,369 | 1,122,887 | +200,518 |
| Manchester Airport | 680,324 | 434,780 | -245,544 |
| London Gateway Port | 178,841 | 793,089 | +614,248 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 408,203 | 392,259 | -15,944 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 342,153 | 348,566 | +6,413 |
| Immingham Docks | 157,770 | 390,462 | +232,692 |
| Thamesport | 249,599 | 219,073 | -30,526 |
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 | 56 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 33 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 34 |
| 2025-12 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED | 123 |
| OPTIMAS OE SOLUTIONS LTD | 97 |
| APTUS FASTENER SYSTEMS LTD | 92 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 89 |
| EJOT U.K. LIMITED | 66 |
| BULTEN LIMITED | 64 |
| HILTI (GT.BRITAIN) LIMITED | 59 |
| LANCASTER FASTENER COMPANY LIMITED | 59 |
| ZF AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED | 55 |
| WHIZZLE LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 63 |
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,436,442 |
| Turkey | 1,551,906 |
| Ireland | 1,201,238 |
| Germany | 614,638 |
| United States | 426,933 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,328,284 | 108,158 | -3,220,126 |
| Turkey | 664,575 | 887,331 | +222,756 |
| Ireland | 465,310 | 735,928 | +270,618 |
| Germany | 292,653 | 321,985 | +29,332 |
| United States | 244,938 | 181,995 | -62,943 |
| Australia | 169,568 | 135,736 | -33,832 |
| Netherlands | 119,702 | 135,190 | +15,488 |
| Poland | 144,986 | 101,151 | -43,835 |
| Colombia | 61,313 | 175,357 | +114,044 |
| Italy | 98,715 | 91,636 | -7,079 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 68,943 |
| China | 50,435 |
| Taiwan | 20,021 |
| Bulgaria | 16,540 |
| XI | 8,121 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 43,799 | 25,144 | -18,655 |
| China | 23,007 | 27,428 | +4,421 |
| Taiwan | 18,242 | 1,779 | -16,463 |
| Bulgaria | 9,105 | 7,435 | -1,670 |
| XI | 3,988 | 4,133 | +145 |
| Poland | 1,920 | 990 | -930 |
| Germany | 583 | 702 | +119 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 1,210 | +1,210 |
| Austria | 15 | 0 | -15 |
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) | 6,946,350 |
| Air transport | 1,978,882 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,165,682 |
| Other | 169,480 |
| Road transport | 8,788 |
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) | 4,734,674 | 2,211,676 | -2,522,998 |
| Air transport | 1,101,837 | 877,045 | -224,792 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 496,251 | 669,431 | +173,180 |
| Other | 100,659 | 68,821 | -31,838 |
| Road transport | 8,788 | 0 | -8,788 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,746,205 |
| ZLC | 1,275,688 |
| London Gateway Port | 768,193 |
| Holyhead | 756,683 |
| East Midlands Airport | 328,158 |
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 | 4,312,553 | 1,433,652 | -2,878,901 |
| ZLC | 645,728 | 629,960 | -15,768 |
| London Gateway Port | 328,268 | 439,925 | +111,657 |
| Holyhead | 218,869 | 537,814 | +318,945 |
| East Midlands Airport | 227,924 | 100,234 | -127,690 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,404 | 86,877 | -61,527 |
| Southampton | 64,761 | 154,934 | +90,173 |
| 000 | 100,659 | 68,821 | -31,838 |
| Liverpool Docks | 113,356 | 32,109 | -81,247 |
| London | 44,121 | 79,301 | +35,180 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73181491
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Self-tapping screws with spaced threads, designed for specific applications