Import/export HS code 731824: Cotters and cotter pins
Pins used to secure parts in place, often in machinery or vehicles
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 | 10,469,016 |
| Japan | 8,781,138 |
| France | 3,365,310 |
| China | 2,168,424 |
| Germany | 1,873,535 |
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 | 5,314,507 | 5,154,509 | -159,998 |
| Japan | 5,733,644 | 3,047,494 | -2,686,150 |
| France | 1,536,436 | 1,828,874 | +292,438 |
| China | 1,065,679 | 1,102,745 | +37,066 |
| Germany | 913,886 | 959,649 | +45,763 |
| Czechia | 834,647 | 542,559 | -292,088 |
| Canada | 733,859 | 441,225 | -292,634 |
| Ireland | 936,659 | 196,089 | -740,570 |
| India | 228,156 | 338,811 | +110,655 |
| Switzerland | 453,235 | 101,116 | -352,119 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,954,375 |
| Japan | 8,773,520 |
| China | 3,578,814 |
| France | 2,466,102 |
| Italy | 1,717,641 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,179,624 | 5,774,751 | -404,873 |
| Japan | 5,710,717 | 3,062,803 | -2,647,914 |
| China | 1,746,131 | 1,832,683 | +86,552 |
| France | 1,181,853 | 1,284,249 | +102,396 |
| Italy | 1,398,349 | 319,292 | -1,079,057 |
| Germany | 486,207 | 568,644 | +82,437 |
| India | 238,177 | 324,640 | +86,463 |
| Poland | 385,343 | 150,102 | -235,241 |
| United Kingdom | 189,393 | 328,727 | +139,334 |
| Canada | 348,971 | 56,111 | -292,860 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 45 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 39 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 34 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 29 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 26 |
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 | 29 | 31 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 32 | +14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 27 | 24 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Essex | 17 | 13 | -4 |
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 | 16,393,643 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,482,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,331,086 |
| Road transport | 1,084,100 |
| Other | 583,595 |
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 | 8,589,233 | 7,804,410 | -784,823 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,401,833 | 5,080,370 | -2,321,463 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,177,801 | 2,153,285 | -24,516 |
| Road transport | 1,062,079 | 22,021 | -1,040,058 |
| Other | 291,681 | 291,914 | +233 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,185,157 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,823,414 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,408,003 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,581,411 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,868,632 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,979,345 | 3,205,812 | -773,533 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,766,991 | 3,056,423 | +289,432 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,726,535 | 1,681,468 | -1,045,067 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,001,041 | 1,580,370 | +579,329 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,025,141 | 843,491 | -181,650 |
| Birmingham Airport | 987,813 | 769,547 | -218,266 |
| London | 1,030,259 | 576,668 | -453,591 |
| Felixstowe | 1,045,432 | 510,209 | -535,223 |
| Dover | 549,649 | 632,880 | +83,231 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,011,279 | 142,386 | -868,893 |
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 | 100 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 62 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 47 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 43 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 32 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 100 |
| 2026-03 | 92 |
| 2026-02 | 85 |
| 2026-01 | 93 |
| 2025-12 | 63 |
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+ | 292 |
| 1m-15m | 159 |
| Other | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 41 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 8,542,418 |
| France | 4,009,194 |
| United States | 1,496,611 |
| Norway | 1,110,996 |
| Germany | 993,660 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,702,223 | 6,840,195 | +5,137,972 |
| France | 2,733,506 | 1,275,688 | -1,457,818 |
| United States | 762,593 | 734,018 | -28,575 |
| Norway | 487,374 | 623,622 | +136,248 |
| Germany | 518,165 | 475,495 | -42,670 |
| China | 418,032 | 476,358 | +58,326 |
| India | 360,054 | 432,190 | +72,136 |
| Romania | 73,032 | 646,516 | +573,484 |
| Slovakia | 1,691 | 608,100 | +606,409 |
| Belgium | 313,613 | 209,860 | -103,753 |
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 | 159,203 |
| XI | 147,075 |
| China | 39,365 |
| India | 4,737 |
| Germany | 1,273 |
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 | 2,002 | 157,201 | +155,199 |
| XI | 120,402 | 26,673 | -93,729 |
| China | 19,124 | 20,241 | +1,117 |
| India | 3,009 | 1,728 | -1,281 |
| Germany | 991 | 282 | -709 |
| United States | 454 | 197 | -257 |
| Malaysia | 445 | 196 | -249 |
| France | 208 | 20 | -188 |
| Netherlands | 195 | 21 | -174 |
| Italy | 76 | 67 | -9 |
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 | 17,459,429 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,988,950 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,740,427 |
| Other | 357,347 |
| Road transport | 4,855 |
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 | 6,242,896 | 11,216,533 | +4,973,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,194,494 | 3,794,456 | -400,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,039,922 | 700,505 | -339,417 |
| Other | 148,631 | 208,716 | +60,085 |
| Road transport | 2,678 | 2,177 | -501 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Warton Aerodrome | 8,219,078 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,384,643 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,463,736 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,203,242 |
| Portsmouth | 873,516 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warton Aerodrome | 1,453,299 | 6,765,779 | +5,312,480 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,069,229 | 3,315,414 | +246,185 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,942,503 | 1,521,233 | -421,270 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,588,226 | 1,615,016 | +26,790 |
| Portsmouth | 715,301 | 158,215 | -557,086 |
| ZLC | 350,769 | 405,947 | +55,178 |
| London Stansted Airport | 213,137 | 351,010 | +137,873 |
| London Gateway Port | 427,703 | 68,081 | -359,622 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 415,986 | 65,176 | -350,810 |
| Glasgow Airport | 171,970 | 262,715 | +90,745 |
Quick facts
HS code: 731824
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pins used to secure parts in place, often in machinery or vehicles