Import/export HS code 731816: Nuts
Metal nuts used with screws and bolts for fastening
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 69,439,706 |
| Germany | 68,332,370 |
| China | 53,460,770 |
| France | 30,491,559 |
| Taiwan | 26,675,610 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 34,634,214 | 34,805,492 | +171,278 |
| Germany | 42,237,062 | 26,095,308 | -16,141,754 |
| China | 26,582,670 | 26,878,100 | +295,430 |
| France | 16,491,786 | 13,999,773 | -2,492,013 |
| Taiwan | 15,914,765 | 10,760,845 | -5,153,920 |
| Italy | 11,196,881 | 12,657,924 | +1,461,043 |
| India | 6,400,141 | 6,192,055 | -208,086 |
| Japan | 4,482,212 | 3,665,990 | -816,222 |
| Belgium | 3,426,245 | 3,122,055 | -304,190 |
| Netherlands | 3,169,426 | 2,634,889 | -534,537 |
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 | 58,056,156 |
| United States | 55,309,549 |
| Taiwan | 48,882,670 |
| Germany | 43,304,167 |
| Italy | 27,271,279 |
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 | 29,210,313 | 28,845,843 | -364,470 |
| United States | 27,872,040 | 27,437,509 | -434,531 |
| Taiwan | 28,025,625 | 20,857,045 | -7,168,580 |
| Germany | 26,683,902 | 16,620,265 | -10,063,637 |
| Italy | 13,575,020 | 13,696,259 | +121,239 |
| France | 14,057,634 | 12,797,296 | -1,260,338 |
| India | 6,898,261 | 6,748,822 | -149,439 |
| Japan | 6,876,197 | 6,051,403 | -824,794 |
| Canada | 7,762,760 | 5,060,533 | -2,702,227 |
| Turkey | 3,280,545 | 2,540,746 | -739,799 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 165 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 118 |
| Inner London - West | 93 |
| Greater Manchester | 77 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 71 |
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 | 139 | 119 | -20 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 90 | 84 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 61 | 69 | +8 |
| Greater Manchester | 56 | 58 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 55 | 51 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 49 | 45 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 50 | 43 | -7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 48 | 46 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 44 | 48 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 47 | 49 | +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 | 130,897,059 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,904,897 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 87,352,933 |
| Other | 9,620,587 |
| Road transport | 322,155 |
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 | 67,020,386 | 63,876,673 | -3,143,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,046,643 | 48,858,254 | -6,188,389 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,270,333 | 36,082,600 | -15,187,733 |
| Other | 6,351,947 | 3,268,640 | -3,083,307 |
| Road transport | 147,535 | 174,620 | +27,085 |
| Rail transport | 40,934 | 13,567 | -27,367 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 50,032,193 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,274,654 |
| Dover | 43,196,805 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,957,208 |
| Southampton | 27,257,976 |
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 | 26,263,454 | 23,768,739 | -2,494,715 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,070,158 | 24,204,496 | +1,134,338 |
| Dover | 23,523,027 | 19,673,778 | -3,849,249 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,264,019 | 13,693,189 | -1,570,830 |
| Southampton | 15,515,726 | 11,742,250 | -3,773,476 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,869,370 | 10,205,864 | -3,663,506 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,233,591 | 8,730,054 | +496,463 |
| London | 11,194,822 | 2,086,903 | -9,107,919 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,844,643 | 6,190,021 | -654,622 |
| 000 | 6,351,947 | 3,268,640 | -3,083,307 |
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 | 365 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 201 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 130 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 106 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 94 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 392 |
| 2025-11 | 389 |
| 2025-10 | 423 |
| 2025-09 | 390 |
| 2025-08 | 374 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 120 |
| PATTONAIR LIMITED | 120 |
| T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED | 120 |
| STAYTITE LIMITED | 120 |
| APEX STAINLESS FASTENERS LIMITED | 120 |
| OHASHI TECHNICA UK, LTD. | 120 |
| COOPER & TURNER LIMITED | 120 |
| OPTIMAS OE SOLUTIONS LTD | 120 |
| BULTEN LIMITED | 120 |
| OLYMPUS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 119 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 683 |
| 1m-15m | 599 |
| 15m-54m | 183 |
| Other | 131 |
| 0-1m | 103 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 43,163,082 |
| United States | 33,644,671 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 31,865,226 |
| Singapore | 29,113,611 |
| France | 11,365,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 20,303,988 | 22,859,094 | +2,555,106 |
| United States | 15,486,245 | 18,158,426 | +2,672,181 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 13,616,924 | 18,248,302 | +4,631,378 |
| Singapore | 13,653,854 | 15,459,757 | +1,805,903 |
| France | 6,316,073 | 5,049,415 | -1,266,658 |
| Poland | 5,797,927 | 5,296,484 | -501,443 |
| Canada | 4,733,973 | 3,596,597 | -1,137,376 |
| Norway | 4,976,583 | 3,298,921 | -1,677,662 |
| Japan | 3,305,380 | 3,842,622 | +537,242 |
| Italy | 3,136,771 | 3,996,758 | +859,987 |
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 | 583,068 |
| Ireland | 341,456 |
| Nicaragua | 284,154 |
| China | 136,961 |
| India | 25,824 |
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 | 355,590 | 227,478 | -128,112 |
| Ireland | 144,240 | 197,216 | +52,976 |
| Nicaragua | 229,642 | 54,512 | -175,130 |
| China | 80,320 | 56,641 | -23,679 |
| India | 21,853 | 3,971 | -17,882 |
| United States | 6,093 | 7,977 | +1,884 |
| Taiwan | 4,170 | 6,896 | +2,726 |
| Germany | 6,845 | 4,097 | -2,748 |
| Italy | 3,103 | 3,227 | +124 |
| Malaysia | 4,324 | 387 | -3,937 |
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 | 174,840,159 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,353,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,277,585 |
| Other | 1,523,956 |
| Road transport | 59,694 |
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 | 88,083,655 | 86,756,504 | -1,327,151 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,327,389 | 35,026,543 | -2,300,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,804,821 | 16,472,764 | -2,332,057 |
| Other | 949,748 | 574,208 | -375,540 |
| Road transport | 59,694 | 0 | -59,694 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 85,111,992 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,331,730 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,842,783 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,390,550 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,013,063 |
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 | 45,789,034 | 39,322,958 | -6,466,076 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,980,459 | 28,351,271 | +370,812 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,217,096 | 17,625,687 | -2,591,409 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,213,449 | 14,177,101 | +8,963,652 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,465,024 | 6,548,039 | +1,083,015 |
| Southampton | 2,598,111 | 7,976,296 | +5,378,185 |
| ZLC | 4,609,215 | 4,282,556 | -326,659 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,036,291 | 3,088,163 | -1,948,128 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,737,298 | 3,221,113 | -1,516,185 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 5,512,550 | 403,993 | -5,108,557 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 731816
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Metal nuts used with screws and bolts for fastening