Import/export HS code 73181552: Stainless steel screws and bolts
Screws and bolts made of stainless steel, durable and rust-resistant
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- 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 | 5,075,927 |
| United States | 3,825,432 |
| Taiwan | 3,481,830 |
| Germany | 2,623,505 |
| France | 1,213,170 |
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 | 2,361,429 | 2,714,498 | +353,069 |
| United States | 1,991,897 | 1,833,535 | -158,362 |
| Taiwan | 1,932,869 | 1,548,961 | -383,908 |
| Germany | 1,244,316 | 1,379,189 | +134,873 |
| France | 401,128 | 812,042 | +410,914 |
| Switzerland | 259,141 | 352,873 | +93,732 |
| Netherlands | 330,802 | 179,900 | -150,902 |
| Canada | 299,292 | 128,344 | -170,948 |
| Italy | 218,860 | 108,486 | -110,374 |
| Spain | 190,937 | 125,079 | -65,858 |
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 | 5,905,655 |
| Taiwan | 3,724,905 |
| United States | 3,675,821 |
| Germany | 2,444,083 |
| France | 920,230 |
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 | 2,742,770 | 3,162,885 | +420,115 |
| Taiwan | 2,098,877 | 1,626,028 | -472,849 |
| United States | 1,816,977 | 1,858,844 | +41,867 |
| Germany | 1,152,614 | 1,291,469 | +138,855 |
| France | 313,257 | 606,973 | +293,716 |
| Canada | 317,135 | 126,937 | -190,198 |
| Japan | 296,540 | 64,209 | -232,331 |
| Switzerland | 267,099 | 91,254 | -175,845 |
| United Kingdom | 226,561 | 126,830 | -99,731 |
| Italy | 128,992 | 119,907 | -9,085 |
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 | 38 |
| West Midlands | 32 |
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
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 | 20 | 31 | +11 |
| West Midlands | 24 | 23 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 13 | +6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 9,253,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,170,130 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,025,845 |
| Other | 450,002 |
| Road transport | 28,011 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,156,456 | 5,097,218 | +940,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,435,897 | 3,734,233 | -701,664 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,178,873 | 846,972 | -331,901 |
| Other | 332,213 | 117,789 | -214,424 |
| Road transport | 9,378 | 18,633 | +9,255 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,870,491 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,661,172 |
| Southampton | 2,500,518 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,283,800 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,108,185 |
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 | 1,493,194 | 1,377,297 | -115,897 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,459,384 | 1,201,788 | -257,596 |
| Southampton | 1,678,189 | 822,329 | -855,860 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,000,093 | 1,283,707 | +283,614 |
| Birmingham Airport | 992,165 | 1,116,020 | +123,855 |
| London Gateway Port | 545,909 | 1,026,173 | +480,264 |
| London Stansted Airport | 352,177 | 687,426 | +335,249 |
| Thamesport | 471,553 | 372,835 | -98,718 |
| Manchester Airport | 241,987 | 359,647 | +117,660 |
| Dover | 411,834 | 180,126 | -231,708 |
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 | 95 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 40 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 25 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 20 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 70 |
| 2026-03 | 64 |
| 2026-02 | 61 |
| 2026-01 | 56 |
| 2025-12 | 49 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 186 |
| 1m-15m | 89 |
| 15m-54m | 38 |
| Other | 26 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 4,488,137 |
| United States | 4,375,373 |
| Germany | 3,156,696 |
| Morocco | 1,642,304 |
| Singapore | 1,288,336 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 4,458,503 | 29,634 | -4,428,869 |
| United States | 2,357,338 | 2,018,035 | -339,303 |
| Germany | 1,577,905 | 1,578,791 | +886 |
| Morocco | 1,004,009 | 638,295 | -365,714 |
| Singapore | 387,267 | 901,069 | +513,802 |
| Ireland | 655,441 | 564,037 | -91,404 |
| Canada | 396,706 | 605,053 | +208,347 |
| France | 390,171 | 588,154 | +197,983 |
| Angola | 80,393 | 776,196 | +695,803 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 369,730 | 451,140 | +81,410 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 59,944 |
| Ireland | 39,677 |
| XI | 29,967 |
| Taiwan | 2,470 |
| China | 1,862 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 38,905 | 21,039 | -17,866 |
| Ireland | 908 | 38,769 | +37,861 |
| XI | 22,777 | 7,190 | -15,587 |
| Taiwan | 2,470 | 0 | -2,470 |
| China | 831 | 1,031 | +200 |
| Germany | 369 | 771 | +402 |
| Sweden | 0 | 998 | +998 |
| Indonesia | 29 | 492 | +463 |
| Malaysia | 476 | 0 | -476 |
| Viet Nam | 402 | 0 | -402 |
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 | 18,861,502 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,622,816 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,789,555 |
| Other | 140,547 |
| Road transport | 1,524 |
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 | 11,277,822 | 7,583,680 | -3,694,142 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,913,523 | 2,709,293 | -204,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 737,368 | 1,052,187 | +314,819 |
| Other | 69,940 | 70,607 | +667 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,524 | +1,524 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,127,836 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,610,608 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,799,371 |
| ZLC | 1,801,197 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,238,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,883,436 | 2,244,400 | -4,639,036 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,723,674 | 2,886,934 | +163,260 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,906,142 | 1,893,229 | -12,913 |
| ZLC | 638,130 | 1,163,067 | +524,937 |
| London Stansted Airport | 412,070 | 826,380 | +414,310 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 51,541 | 766,549 | +715,008 |
| Manchester Airport | 489,077 | 202,182 | -286,895 |
| Dover | 232,372 | 160,637 | -71,735 |
| Liverpool Docks | 338,498 | 51,930 | -286,568 |
| Milford | 213,460 | 164,021 | -49,439 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73181552
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Screws and bolts made of stainless steel, durable and rust-resistant