Import/export HS code 73181692: Nuts not exceeding 12 mm
Small nuts with a size of 12 mm or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 27,031,558 |
| Taiwan | 11,207,237 |
| China | 10,200,149 |
| France | 3,857,507 |
| India | 3,107,427 |
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 | 14,806,441 | 12,225,117 | -2,581,324 |
| Taiwan | 6,188,720 | 5,018,517 | -1,170,203 |
| China | 6,055,183 | 4,144,966 | -1,910,217 |
| France | 2,117,869 | 1,739,638 | -378,231 |
| India | 1,459,909 | 1,647,518 | +187,609 |
| Italy | 1,181,857 | 1,297,453 | +115,596 |
| United States | 925,414 | 1,151,601 | +226,187 |
| Netherlands | 662,733 | 1,186,198 | +523,465 |
| Turkey | 968,492 | 875,102 | -93,390 |
| Canada | 492,268 | 948,437 | +456,169 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 14,865,290 |
| Germany | 13,729,639 |
| China | 11,730,779 |
| Canada | 11,424,697 |
| France | 3,945,831 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 7,949,013 | 6,916,277 | -1,032,736 |
| Germany | 7,554,410 | 6,175,229 | -1,379,181 |
| China | 6,796,062 | 4,934,717 | -1,861,345 |
| Canada | 5,941,201 | 5,483,496 | -457,705 |
| France | 2,220,182 | 1,725,649 | -494,533 |
| India | 1,495,653 | 1,657,722 | +162,069 |
| United States | 1,484,185 | 1,505,992 | +21,807 |
| Italy | 1,241,162 | 1,584,607 | +343,445 |
| Turkey | 1,053,798 | 973,209 | -80,589 |
| Japan | 1,024,727 | 759,020 | -265,707 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 57 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 39 |
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
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 | 48 | 43 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 28 | 27 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 18 | +6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 19 | 15 | -4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 9 | -6 |
| Essex | 12 | 10 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,734,679 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,253,057 |
| Air transport | 9,559,771 |
| Other | 1,175,956 |
| Road transport | 69,785 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,367,194 | 14,367,485 | -1,999,709 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,949,860 | 13,303,197 | -2,646,663 |
| Air transport | 4,630,226 | 4,929,545 | +299,319 |
| Other | 1,013,286 | 162,670 | -850,616 |
| Road transport | 33,645 | 36,140 | +2,495 |
| Rail transport | 1,139 | 0 | -1,139 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 19,557,372 |
| Felixstowe | 12,869,626 |
| Southampton | 8,490,420 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,818,612 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,902,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 10,651,324 | 8,906,048 | -1,745,276 |
| Felixstowe | 6,667,880 | 6,201,746 | -466,134 |
| Southampton | 5,639,455 | 2,850,965 | -2,788,490 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,970,684 | 1,847,928 | -122,756 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,272,183 | 1,630,756 | +358,573 |
| Thamesport | 1,368,199 | 1,461,749 | +93,550 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,373,436 | 1,080,697 | -292,739 |
| London Gateway Port | 570,785 | 1,703,234 | +1,132,449 |
| East Midlands Airport | 986,963 | 1,035,121 | +48,158 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 966,725 | 1,005,536 | +38,811 |
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
|
106 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
55 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
45 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
34 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
31 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 119 |
| 2026-04 | 103 |
| 2026-03 | 112 |
| 2026-02 | 125 |
| 2026-01 | 111 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 113 |
| T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED | 113 |
| OHASHI TECHNICA UK, LTD. | 113 |
| BULTEN LIMITED | 113 |
| OLYMPUS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 112 |
| OPTIMAS OE SOLUTIONS LTD | 110 |
| STAYTITE LIMITED | 108 |
| HARRISON & CLOUGH,LIMITED | 107 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 103 |
| C. ADAMS & SONS (MIDLANDS) LIMITED | 101 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 210 |
| 1m-15m | 133 |
| 15m-54m | 60 |
| Other | 43 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,803,616 |
| Poland | 2,142,717 |
| Norway | 1,726,279 |
| Hungary | 1,446,074 |
| United States | 1,380,144 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,230,645 | 1,572,971 | +342,326 |
| Poland | 1,116,404 | 1,026,313 | -90,091 |
| Norway | 964,124 | 762,155 | -201,969 |
| Hungary | 820,583 | 625,491 | -195,092 |
| United States | 802,151 | 577,993 | -224,158 |
| Germany | 750,023 | 591,437 | -158,586 |
| Ireland | 723,546 | 504,108 | -219,438 |
| Italy | 332,624 | 546,810 | +214,186 |
| Saudi Arabia | 568,324 | 304,818 | -263,506 |
| China | 483,686 | 376,074 | -107,612 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 152,651 |
| China | 114,016 |
| XI | 84,908 |
| Nicaragua | 41,914 |
| India | 23,885 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 41,273 | 111,378 | +70,105 |
| China | 46,514 | 67,502 | +20,988 |
| XI | 65,304 | 19,604 | -45,700 |
| Nicaragua | 24,328 | 17,586 | -6,742 |
| India | 19,046 | 4,839 | -14,207 |
| United States | 4,219 | 7,397 | +3,178 |
| Taiwan | 3,256 | 5,728 | +2,472 |
| Germany | 2,408 | 2,500 | +92 |
| Italy | 2,341 | 2,209 | -132 |
| Netherlands | 60 | 4,053 | +3,993 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,054,586 |
| Air transport | 8,092,373 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,180,703 |
| Other | 511,443 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,898,650 | 5,155,936 | -742,714 |
| Air transport | 4,167,594 | 3,924,779 | -242,815 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,647,078 | 1,533,625 | -113,453 |
| Other | 266,017 | 245,426 | -20,591 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,817,989 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,980,138 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,554,975 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,291,801 |
| London Gateway Port | 997,133 |
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 | 4,101,406 | 3,716,583 | -384,823 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,748,074 | 1,232,064 | -516,010 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,124,346 | 1,430,629 | +306,283 |
| Immingham Docks | 792,168 | 499,633 | -292,535 |
| London Gateway Port | 693,069 | 304,064 | -389,005 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 520,667 | 268,691 | -251,976 |
| Tyne | 244,046 | 542,544 | +298,498 |
| Harwich | 441,510 | 317,496 | -124,014 |
| ZLC | 346,343 | 331,820 | -14,523 |
| London Stansted Airport | 217,691 | 357,305 | +139,614 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73181692
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small nuts with a size of 12 mm or less