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 | 4,434,506 |
| Taiwan | 3,306,776 |
| United States | 3,222,816 |
| Germany | 2,380,909 |
| France | 961,950 |
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 | 2,010,060 | 2,424,446 | +414,386 |
| Taiwan | 1,841,851 | 1,464,925 | -376,926 |
| United States | 2,067,593 | 1,155,223 | -912,370 |
| Germany | 1,066,265 | 1,314,644 | +248,379 |
| France | 343,415 | 618,535 | +275,120 |
| Netherlands | 307,432 | 188,878 | -118,554 |
| Canada | 208,483 | 231,109 | +22,626 |
| Switzerland | 241,483 | 98,974 | -142,509 |
| Italy | 194,620 | 129,484 | -65,136 |
| Spain | 110,723 | 190,972 | +80,249 |
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 | 5,004,889 |
| Taiwan | 3,505,572 |
| United States | 3,132,810 |
| Germany | 2,203,337 |
| France | 641,028 |
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 | 2,410,001 | 2,594,888 | +184,887 |
| Taiwan | 1,994,484 | 1,511,088 | -483,396 |
| United States | 1,961,233 | 1,171,577 | -789,656 |
| Germany | 887,140 | 1,316,197 | +429,057 |
| France | 219,098 | 421,930 | +202,832 |
| Canada | 231,251 | 223,788 | -7,463 |
| Japan | 312,258 | 51,974 | -260,284 |
| Switzerland | 282,960 | 81,090 | -201,870 |
| United Kingdom | 217,837 | 111,688 | -106,149 |
| Italy | 105,498 | 143,566 | +38,068 |
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 | 35 |
| West Midlands | 29 |
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 |
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 | 15 | 31 | +16 |
| West Midlands | 20 | 23 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 7 | -8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 13 | +7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
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 | 7,701,443 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,544,570 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,733,902 |
| Other | 545,218 |
| Road transport | 16,712 |
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 | 4,033,932 | 3,667,511 | -366,421 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,077,445 | 3,467,125 | -610,320 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 765,280 | 968,622 | +203,342 |
| Other | 379,165 | 166,053 | -213,112 |
| Road transport | 13,406 | 3,306 | -10,100 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,606,213 |
| Southampton | 2,506,736 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,335,687 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,889,285 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,755,242 |
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 | 1,349,295 | 1,256,918 | -92,377 |
| Southampton | 1,639,981 | 866,755 | -773,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,373,662 | 962,025 | -411,637 |
| East Midlands Airport | 939,655 | 949,630 | +9,975 |
| Birmingham Airport | 906,294 | 848,948 | -57,346 |
| London Gateway Port | 399,488 | 867,844 | +468,356 |
| Thamesport | 351,924 | 445,104 | +93,180 |
| London Stansted Airport | 331,598 | 398,010 | +66,412 |
| Dover | 344,652 | 252,753 | -91,899 |
| 000 | 379,165 | 166,053 | -213,112 |
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 | 83 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 36 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 22 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 56 |
| 2025-11 | 63 |
| 2025-10 | 45 |
| 2025-09 | 55 |
| 2025-08 | 52 |
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+ | 175 |
| 1m-15m | 77 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| Other | 28 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
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 | 4,469,913 |
| United States | 3,767,988 |
| Germany | 2,990,925 |
| Morocco | 1,535,095 |
| Ireland | 1,184,640 |
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 | 90,254 | 4,379,659 | +4,289,405 |
| United States | 2,184,816 | 1,583,172 | -601,644 |
| Germany | 1,673,327 | 1,317,598 | -355,729 |
| Morocco | 1,151,075 | 384,020 | -767,055 |
| Ireland | 668,097 | 516,543 | -151,554 |
| China | 963,301 | 174,879 | -788,422 |
| Singapore | 312,498 | 735,956 | +423,458 |
| Canada | 465,488 | 439,804 | -25,684 |
| France | 407,127 | 355,100 | -52,027 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 426,120 | 265,890 | -160,230 |
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 | 61,448 |
| XI | 30,079 |
| Ireland | 16,388 |
| Taiwan | 3,071 |
| Germany | 1,418 |
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 | 39,722 | 21,726 | -17,996 |
| XI | 24,698 | 5,381 | -19,317 |
| Ireland | 1,204 | 15,184 | +13,980 |
| Taiwan | 3,071 | 0 | -3,071 |
| Germany | 688 | 730 | +42 |
| Malaysia | 1,040 | 16 | -1,024 |
| China | 851 | 155 | -696 |
| Viet Nam | 718 | 0 | -718 |
| France | 269 | 4 | -265 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 156 | +156 |
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 | 18,120,952 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,073,276 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,382,202 |
| Other | 118,520 |
| Road transport | 10,208 |
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 | 7,816,904 | 10,304,048 | +2,487,144 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,167,548 | 1,905,728 | -1,261,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 751,124 | 631,078 | -120,046 |
| Other | 74,985 | 43,535 | -31,450 |
| Road transport | 10,208 | 0 | -10,208 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,870,940 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,085,188 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,360,992 |
| ZLC | 1,632,651 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,222,722 |
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 | 2,562,137 | 6,308,803 | +3,746,666 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,850,890 | 2,234,298 | -616,592 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,235,700 | 1,125,292 | -1,110,408 |
| ZLC | 767,806 | 864,845 | +97,039 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,111,742 | 110,980 | -1,000,762 |
| London Stansted Airport | 418,390 | 569,163 | +150,773 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 52,432 | 371,183 | +318,751 |
| Liverpool Docks | 338,771 | 42,944 | -295,827 |
| Milford | 196,013 | 172,170 | -23,843 |
| Dover | 188,448 | 156,884 | -31,564 |
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