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 | 8,280,751 |
| Germany | 2,621,137 |
| China | 1,942,082 |
| France | 1,352,732 |
| Czechia | 1,018,119 |
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 | 4,110,840 | 4,169,911 | +59,071 |
| Germany | 1,374,595 | 1,246,542 | -128,053 |
| China | 975,279 | 966,803 | -8,476 |
| France | 619,070 | 733,662 | +114,592 |
| Czechia | 395,720 | 622,399 | +226,679 |
| Austria | 637,170 | 356,871 | -280,299 |
| Netherlands | 544,126 | 199,783 | -344,343 |
| Singapore | 278,642 | 335,780 | +57,138 |
| Belgium | 133,103 | 317,067 | +183,964 |
| Viet Nam | 185,161 | 245,909 | +60,748 |
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 | 13,081,823 |
| China | 1,756,840 |
| Germany | 1,196,228 |
| Czechia | 1,096,281 |
| Viet Nam | 738,125 |
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 | 6,557,085 | 6,524,738 | -32,347 |
| China | 966,437 | 790,403 | -176,034 |
| Germany | 639,112 | 557,116 | -81,996 |
| Czechia | 434,830 | 661,451 | +226,621 |
| Viet Nam | 306,555 | 431,570 | +125,015 |
| France | 425,832 | 285,198 | -140,634 |
| Spain | 227,531 | 269,904 | +42,373 |
| South Korea | 254,642 | 131,567 | -123,075 |
| Singapore | 124,336 | 220,581 | +96,245 |
| Japan | 109,595 | 201,741 | +92,146 |
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 | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| East Central Scotland | 4 | 2 | -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) | 11,106,069 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,694,857 |
| Air transport | 2,218,169 |
| Other | 268,778 |
| 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) | 6,325,176 | 4,780,893 | -1,544,283 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,975,931 | 4,718,926 | +1,742,995 |
| Air transport | 1,285,088 | 933,081 | -352,007 |
| Other | 189,976 | 78,802 | -111,174 |
| 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 | 5,822,147 |
| Felixstowe | 4,942,213 |
| Dover | 2,142,485 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,904,754 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,037,506 |
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 | 4,058,819 | 1,763,328 | -2,295,491 |
| Felixstowe | 1,504,341 | 3,437,872 | +1,933,531 |
| Dover | 966,784 | 1,175,701 | +208,917 |
| Eurotunnel | 967,342 | 937,412 | -29,930 |
| Manchester Airport | 658,881 | 378,625 | -280,256 |
| London Gateway Port | 358,255 | 579,939 | +221,684 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 356,920 | 354,625 | -2,295 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 267,562 | 332,699 | +65,137 |
| Immingham Docks | 170,532 | 371,965 | +201,433 |
| Thamesport | 258,922 | 176,461 | -82,461 |
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
|
54 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
21 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
9 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 28 |
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 33 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED | 124 |
| OPTIMAS OE SOLUTIONS LTD | 98 |
| APTUS FASTENER SYSTEMS LTD | 93 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 90 |
| EJOT U.K. LIMITED | 67 |
| BULTEN LIMITED | 65 |
| HILTI (GT.BRITAIN) LIMITED | 60 |
| LANCASTER FASTENER COMPANY LIMITED | 59 |
| ZF AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED | 56 |
| WURTH UK LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 58 |
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 3,426,734 |
| Turkey | 1,463,706 |
| Ireland | 1,176,820 |
| Germany | 610,826 |
| United States | 426,389 |
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 | 3,327,238 | 99,496 | -3,227,742 |
| Turkey | 710,660 | 753,046 | +42,386 |
| Ireland | 514,934 | 661,886 | +146,952 |
| Germany | 311,814 | 299,012 | -12,802 |
| United States | 260,552 | 165,837 | -94,715 |
| Australia | 171,081 | 238,747 | +67,666 |
| Netherlands | 144,118 | 126,490 | -17,628 |
| Colombia | 76,485 | 157,616 | +81,131 |
| Poland | 137,566 | 96,352 | -41,214 |
| Czechia | 78,283 | 103,837 | +25,554 |
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 | 61,006 |
| China | 48,816 |
| Taiwan | 19,738 |
| Bulgaria | 13,387 |
| XI | 8,005 |
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 | 38,569 | 22,437 | -16,132 |
| China | 24,489 | 24,327 | -162 |
| Taiwan | 18,533 | 1,205 | -17,328 |
| Bulgaria | 5,952 | 7,435 | +1,483 |
| XI | 3,754 | 4,251 | +497 |
| Poland | 1,652 | 884 | -768 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 1,301 | +1,301 |
| Germany | 702 | 588 | -114 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 34 | +34 |
| 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) | 6,851,812 |
| Air transport | 1,854,009 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,268,233 |
| Other | 156,128 |
| Road transport | 2,868 |
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) | 4,849,217 | 2,002,595 | -2,846,622 |
| Air transport | 1,062,756 | 791,253 | -271,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 551,913 | 716,320 | +164,407 |
| Other | 93,666 | 62,462 | -31,204 |
| Road transport | 2,868 | 0 | -2,868 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,649,138 |
| ZLC | 1,213,981 |
| London Gateway Port | 869,815 |
| Holyhead | 769,259 |
| East Midlands Airport | 286,782 |
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 | 4,360,877 | 1,288,261 | -3,072,616 |
| ZLC | 681,598 | 532,383 | -149,215 |
| London Gateway Port | 358,536 | 511,279 | +152,743 |
| Holyhead | 286,843 | 482,416 | +195,573 |
| East Midlands Airport | 183,710 | 103,072 | -80,638 |
| Southampton | 98,860 | 139,776 | +40,916 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 123,833 | 79,405 | -44,428 |
| 000 | 93,666 | 62,462 | -31,204 |
| Liverpool Docks | 105,378 | 14,899 | -90,479 |
| London | 47,890 | 68,206 | +20,316 |
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