Import/export HS code 73181568: Various screws and bolts
Screws and bolts made of materials other than stainless steel
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,083,295 |
| China | 7,905,034 |
| Netherlands | 5,092,886 |
| Taiwan | 4,820,681 |
| India | 4,530,803 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,153,738 | 3,929,557 | -224,181 |
| China | 4,271,866 | 3,633,168 | -638,698 |
| Netherlands | 2,484,908 | 2,607,978 | +123,070 |
| Taiwan | 2,387,093 | 2,433,588 | +46,495 |
| India | 2,620,322 | 1,910,481 | -709,841 |
| United States | 1,447,200 | 2,483,278 | +1,036,078 |
| Poland | 1,027,212 | 994,881 | -32,331 |
| Italy | 896,963 | 916,520 | +19,557 |
| Turkey | 97,744 | 1,403,760 | +1,306,016 |
| France | 690,594 | 762,063 | +71,469 |
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 | 8,764,670 |
| Germany | 8,288,538 |
| Taiwan | 6,492,264 |
| India | 4,357,770 |
| United States | 4,011,938 |
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 | 4,351,498 | 4,413,172 | +61,674 |
| Germany | 4,276,504 | 4,012,034 | -264,470 |
| Taiwan | 3,339,607 | 3,152,657 | -186,950 |
| India | 2,629,037 | 1,728,733 | -900,304 |
| United States | 1,588,197 | 2,423,741 | +835,544 |
| Turkey | 643,457 | 1,882,339 | +1,238,882 |
| Italy | 1,121,288 | 1,168,821 | +47,533 |
| France | 897,703 | 1,338,112 | +440,409 |
| Poland | 1,041,488 | 1,046,881 | +5,393 |
| Netherlands | 719,712 | 847,067 | +127,355 |
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 | 50 |
| West Midlands | 35 |
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 24 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 |
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 | 36 | 37 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 31 | 25 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 19 | +6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 | 21 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 19 | +8 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 18 | +6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 | 13 | +0 |
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) | 19,985,082 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,607,115 |
| Air transport | 9,073,753 |
| Other | 1,019,588 |
| Road transport | 438,336 |
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) | 9,843,978 | 10,141,104 | +297,126 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,497,942 | 9,109,173 | +611,231 |
| Air transport | 4,039,371 | 5,034,382 | +995,011 |
| Other | 534,894 | 484,694 | -50,200 |
| Road transport | 30,079 | 408,257 | +378,178 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,949,071 |
| Southampton | 6,631,664 |
| Dover | 5,636,211 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,015,230 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,959,289 |
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 | 3,679,288 | 3,269,783 | -409,505 |
| Southampton | 4,014,367 | 2,617,297 | -1,397,070 |
| Dover | 2,682,083 | 2,954,128 | +272,045 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,473,836 | 2,541,394 | +67,558 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,384,165 | 1,575,124 | +190,959 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,566,913 | 1,181,813 | -385,100 |
| East Midlands Airport | 907,782 | 1,804,637 | +896,855 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,140,345 | 1,276,960 | +136,615 |
| TRT | 0 | 1,293,988 | +1,293,988 |
| Harwich | 550,836 | 738,306 | +187,470 |
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 | 120 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 58 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 54 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 106 |
| 2026-03 | 96 |
| 2026-02 | 95 |
| 2026-01 | 93 |
| 2025-12 | 89 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OPTIMAS OE SOLUTIONS LTD | 112 |
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 111 |
| BRIGHTON-BEST INTERNATIONAL, (UK) LIMITED | 110 |
| T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED | 109 |
| HARRISON & CLOUGH,LIMITED | 108 |
| MOOG CONTROLS LIMITED | 105 |
| BULTEN LIMITED | 105 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 102 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 92 |
| STAYTITE LIMITED | 80 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 272 |
| 1m-15m | 145 |
| 15m-54m | 54 |
| Other | 33 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 4,176,738 |
| United States | 3,755,657 |
| Spain | 2,923,101 |
| Germany | 2,613,803 |
| Thailand | 2,279,097 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2,217,365 | 1,959,373 | -257,992 |
| United States | 1,897,730 | 1,857,927 | -39,803 |
| Spain | 1,070,092 | 1,853,009 | +782,917 |
| Germany | 1,519,898 | 1,093,905 | -425,993 |
| Thailand | 1,051,800 | 1,227,297 | +175,497 |
| Ireland | 1,160,895 | 997,232 | -163,663 |
| France | 895,902 | 788,165 | -107,737 |
| Denmark | 724,278 | 586,256 | -138,022 |
| Italy | 477,424 | 517,365 | +39,941 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 371,160 | 539,297 | +168,137 |
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 | 509,112 |
| Ireland | 413,778 |
| Nicaragua | 50,408 |
| India | 21,810 |
| China | 16,864 |
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 | 266,312 | 242,800 | -23,512 |
| Ireland | 182,699 | 231,079 | +48,380 |
| Nicaragua | 4,275 | 46,133 | +41,858 |
| India | 20,801 | 1,009 | -19,792 |
| China | 3,043 | 13,821 | +10,778 |
| Taiwan | 10,349 | 3,472 | -6,877 |
| Italy | 5,713 | 2,456 | -3,257 |
| United States | 828 | 4,306 | +3,478 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 2,362 | +2,362 |
| Canada | 1,331 | 832 | -499 |
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 | 17,555,219 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,299,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,725,211 |
| Other | 1,379,854 |
| Road transport | 9,780 |
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 | 8,510,680 | 9,044,539 | +533,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,779,361 | 4,519,685 | -259,676 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,179,288 | 2,545,923 | -633,365 |
| Other | 828,836 | 551,018 | -277,818 |
| Road transport | 9,780 | 0 | -9,780 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 6,924,921 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,805,294 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,782,083 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,166,476 |
| ZLC | 2,916,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,658,265 | 3,266,656 | -391,609 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,830,500 | 2,974,794 | +144,294 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,122,514 | 2,659,569 | -462,945 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,556,223 | 1,610,253 | +54,030 |
| ZLC | 1,116,043 | 1,800,268 | +684,225 |
| Southampton | 1,020,746 | 1,205,026 | +184,280 |
| 000 | 828,836 | 551,018 | -277,818 |
| London Stansted Airport | 533,441 | 562,662 | +29,221 |
| London Gateway Port | 597,594 | 392,553 | -205,041 |
| Holyhead | 191,873 | 388,486 | +196,613 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73181568
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Screws and bolts made of materials other than stainless steel