Import/export HS code 731815: Various screws and bolts
Screws and bolts, with or without nuts or washers, for general use
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 162,163,783 |
| Germany | 162,051,458 |
| Italy | 104,382,725 |
| United States | 88,799,984 |
| Taiwan | 58,903,858 |
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 | 83,134,118 | 79,029,665 | -4,104,453 |
| Germany | 85,095,525 | 76,955,933 | -8,139,592 |
| Italy | 49,266,737 | 55,115,988 | +5,849,251 |
| United States | 41,006,013 | 47,793,971 | +6,787,958 |
| Taiwan | 31,592,015 | 27,311,843 | -4,280,172 |
| France | 28,835,672 | 28,236,666 | -599,006 |
| Netherlands | 18,968,099 | 27,018,579 | +8,050,480 |
| India | 20,662,780 | 20,206,212 | -456,568 |
| Poland | 21,556,887 | 17,775,381 | -3,781,506 |
| Japan | 18,431,795 | 16,024,072 | -2,407,723 |
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 | 185,572,546 |
| Italy | 147,364,127 |
| Germany | 128,223,574 |
| United States | 91,377,627 |
| Taiwan | 71,028,815 |
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 | 94,164,563 | 91,407,983 | -2,756,580 |
| Italy | 71,117,962 | 76,246,165 | +5,128,203 |
| Germany | 70,048,089 | 58,175,485 | -11,872,604 |
| United States | 43,483,555 | 47,894,072 | +4,410,517 |
| Taiwan | 37,820,859 | 33,207,956 | -4,612,903 |
| France | 21,298,219 | 22,836,211 | +1,537,992 |
| India | 22,206,317 | 20,938,080 | -1,268,237 |
| Poland | 22,398,685 | 20,158,506 | -2,240,179 |
| Japan | 18,590,298 | 16,490,455 | -2,099,843 |
| Turkey | 9,494,373 | 9,966,942 | +472,569 |
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 | 250 |
| West Midlands | 235 |
| Inner London - West | 186 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 141 |
| Greater Manchester | 137 |
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 | 177 | 195 | +18 |
| West Midlands | 184 | 191 | +7 |
| Inner London - West | 122 | 145 | +23 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 101 | 113 | +12 |
| Greater Manchester | 102 | 100 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 99 | 102 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 89 | 100 | +11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 85 | 93 | +8 |
| West Yorkshire | 82 | 88 | +6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 88 | 95 | +7 |
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) | 355,985,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 344,080,176 |
| Air transport | 214,117,534 |
| Other | 32,587,509 |
| Road transport | 17,192,758 |
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) | 180,553,594 | 175,431,539 | -5,122,055 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 177,993,070 | 166,087,106 | -11,905,964 |
| Air transport | 100,197,425 | 113,920,109 | +13,722,684 |
| Other | 19,732,291 | 12,855,218 | -6,877,073 |
| Road transport | 6,858,486 | 10,334,272 | +3,475,786 |
| Rail transport | 851,567 | 1,044,220 | +192,653 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 140,326,961 |
| Dover | 121,069,622 |
| Southampton | 98,839,188 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 63,240,717 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,649,000 |
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 | 80,156,679 | 60,170,282 | -19,986,397 |
| Dover | 55,951,765 | 65,117,857 | +9,166,092 |
| Southampton | 55,992,433 | 42,846,755 | -13,145,678 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,154,917 | 33,085,800 | +2,930,883 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,793,453 | 24,855,547 | -1,937,906 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,830,097 | 26,131,949 | +4,301,852 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,713,360 | 28,434,817 | +15,721,457 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,781,339 | 19,181,249 | -600,090 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,759,894 | 16,800,549 | -3,959,345 |
| London | 24,123,850 | 9,992,448 | -14,131,402 |
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 | 730 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 329 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 266 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 180 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 174 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 751 |
| 2026-03 | 817 |
| 2026-02 | 774 |
| 2026-01 | 748 |
| 2025-12 | 693 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 124 |
| SUPPLY TECHNOLOGIES (UKGRP) LIMITED | 124 |
| HERMAN MILLER LIMITED | 124 |
| T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED | 124 |
| TECONNEX LIMITED | 124 |
| OLYMPUS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 124 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 124 |
| APEX STAINLESS FASTENERS LIMITED | 124 |
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 124 |
| GALLEON FIXINGS LIMITED | 124 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 1276 |
| 1m-15m | 1213 |
| 15m-54m | 414 |
| Other | 283 |
| 0-1m | 239 |
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 | 99,153,689 |
| Germany | 64,607,451 |
| Saudi Arabia | 50,186,936 |
| Denmark | 48,800,981 |
| France | 46,618,739 |
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 | 51,901,030 | 47,252,659 | -4,648,371 |
| Germany | 30,916,564 | 33,690,887 | +2,774,323 |
| Saudi Arabia | 24,755,606 | 25,431,330 | +675,724 |
| Denmark | 23,090,653 | 25,710,328 | +2,619,675 |
| France | 25,791,938 | 20,826,801 | -4,965,137 |
| Norway | 21,478,226 | 18,237,104 | -3,241,122 |
| Netherlands | 17,821,062 | 16,583,941 | -1,237,121 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 13,356,745 | 16,876,451 | +3,519,706 |
| Ireland | 15,027,879 | 13,920,239 | -1,107,640 |
| China | 12,097,523 | 13,345,330 | +1,247,807 |
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 | 4,772,571 |
| Ireland | 2,896,494 |
| Nicaragua | 672,446 |
| China | 606,555 |
| Taiwan | 604,261 |
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 | 2,901,699 | 1,870,872 | -1,030,827 |
| Ireland | 913,078 | 1,983,416 | +1,070,338 |
| Nicaragua | 481,048 | 191,398 | -289,650 |
| China | 290,899 | 315,656 | +24,757 |
| Taiwan | 273,866 | 330,395 | +56,529 |
| Viet Nam | 24,495 | 54,859 | +30,364 |
| India | 51,665 | 4,625 | -47,040 |
| Germany | 33,354 | 19,521 | -13,833 |
| Italy | 18,216 | 31,744 | +13,528 |
| Poland | 15,294 | 15,763 | +469 |
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 | 384,253,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 233,082,477 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 145,928,822 |
| Other | 10,425,487 |
| Road transport | 87,266 |
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 | 186,721,118 | 197,531,932 | +10,810,814 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 116,416,857 | 116,665,620 | +248,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,375,818 | 67,553,004 | -10,822,814 |
| Other | 5,447,608 | 4,977,879 | -469,729 |
| Road transport | 78,319 | 8,947 | -69,372 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,347,280 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 140,141,479 |
| East Midlands Airport | 121,845,798 |
| Immingham Docks | 87,549,147 |
| Southampton | 42,912,128 |
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 | 70,969,291 | 71,377,989 | +408,698 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,755,424 | 68,386,055 | -3,369,369 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,150,043 | 59,695,755 | -2,454,288 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,030,780 | 42,518,367 | -2,512,413 |
| Southampton | 20,023,116 | 22,889,012 | +2,865,896 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 18,845,956 | 23,079,516 | +4,233,560 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,087,811 | 16,185,838 | -3,901,973 |
| ZLC | 10,516,365 | 13,663,939 | +3,147,574 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,828,690 | 10,325,421 | +496,731 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,275,967 | 10,571,674 | +4,295,707 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 73181520 – Railway track screws
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- 73181542 – Screws and bolts with less than 800 MPa strength
- 73181548 – Screws and bolts with 800 MPa or more strength
- 73181552 – Stainless steel screws and bolts
- 73181558 – Various screws and bolts
- 73181562 – Stainless steel screws and bolts
- 73181568 – Various screws and bolts
- 73181575 – Stainless steel screws and bolts
- 73181582 – Screws and bolts with less than 800 MPa strength
- 73181588 – Screws and bolts with 800 MPa or more strength
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Quick facts
HS code: 731815
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Screws and bolts, with or without nuts or washers, for general use