Import/export HS code 731811: Coach screws
Large screws with a hexagonal head, used for heavy-duty wood construction
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,699,856 |
| India | 2,355,050 |
| Germany | 938,052 |
| Taiwan | 471,387 |
| United States | 421,592 |
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 | 3,542,957 | 3,156,899 | -386,058 |
| India | 1,338,817 | 1,016,233 | -322,584 |
| Germany | 391,919 | 546,133 | +154,214 |
| Taiwan | 227,705 | 243,682 | +15,977 |
| United States | 169,967 | 251,625 | +81,658 |
| Italy | 282,843 | 48,161 | -234,682 |
| Ireland | 127,196 | 179,958 | +52,762 |
| Czechia | 144,837 | 151,220 | +6,383 |
| Hungary | 289,788 | 0 | -289,788 |
| Netherlands | 99,049 | 15,111 | -83,938 |
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 | 6,938,548 |
| India | 2,331,221 |
| Czechia | 561,751 |
| Germany | 560,954 |
| Taiwan | 523,870 |
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 | 3,661,209 | 3,277,339 | -383,870 |
| India | 1,336,491 | 994,730 | -341,761 |
| Czechia | 147,439 | 414,312 | +266,873 |
| Germany | 354,497 | 206,457 | -148,040 |
| Taiwan | 283,862 | 240,008 | -43,854 |
| United States | 158,860 | 244,107 | +85,247 |
| Italy | 209,683 | 36,024 | -173,659 |
| Poland | 76,320 | 19,630 | -56,690 |
| South Africa | 0 | 94,106 | +94,106 |
| United Kingdom | 43,070 | 36,987 | -6,083 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
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 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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) | 9,117,296 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,829,796 |
| Air transport | 967,245 |
| Other | 882,248 |
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) | 4,490,262 | 4,627,034 | +136,772 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,039,556 | 790,240 | -249,316 |
| Air transport | 680,219 | 287,026 | -393,193 |
| Other | 692,092 | 190,156 | -501,936 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,531,977 |
| Southampton | 1,925,168 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,410,202 |
| 000 | 882,248 |
| Dover | 637,559 |
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 | 2,759,193 | 2,772,784 | +13,591 |
| Southampton | 1,165,230 | 759,938 | -405,292 |
| London Gateway Port | 401,420 | 1,008,782 | +607,362 |
| 000 | 692,092 | 190,156 | -501,936 |
| Dover | 385,540 | 252,019 | -133,521 |
| Immingham Docks | 298,304 | 219,095 | -79,209 |
| Birmingham Airport | 254,698 | 39,926 | -214,772 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 168,623 | 89,644 | -78,979 |
| Eurotunnel | 109,150 | 136,676 | +27,526 |
| Manchester Airport | 166,543 | 35,967 | -130,576 |
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 | 52 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
| 2025-07 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 114 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 108 |
| APTUS FASTENER SYSTEMS LTD | 79 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 65 |
| HARRISON & CLOUGH,LIMITED | 64 |
| GALLEON FIXINGS LIMITED | 61 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 59 |
| WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 58 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 53 |
| APEX STAINLESS FASTENERS LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,844,308 |
| Norway | 1,370,123 |
| China | 1,164,874 |
| Ireland | 1,147,744 |
| Australia | 740,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,022,354 | 821,954 | -200,400 |
| Norway | 1,290,700 | 79,423 | -1,211,277 |
| China | 600,214 | 564,660 | -35,554 |
| Ireland | 625,524 | 522,220 | -103,304 |
| Australia | 655,269 | 85,293 | -569,976 |
| Canada | 541,930 | 48,409 | -493,521 |
| Germany | 443,796 | 107,148 | -336,648 |
| France | 262,990 | 189,747 | -73,243 |
| United Arab Emirates | 262,846 | 23,671 | -239,175 |
| Italy | 164,959 | 119,157 | -45,802 |
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 | 181,324 |
| XU | 29,203 |
| China | 22,372 |
| France | 10,214 |
| Ireland | 6,276 |
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 | 94,496 | 86,828 | -7,668 |
| XU | 770 | 28,433 | +27,663 |
| China | 13,086 | 9,286 | -3,800 |
| France | 0 | 10,214 | +10,214 |
| Ireland | 3,250 | 3,026 | -224 |
| Viet Nam | 2,572 | 389 | -2,183 |
| Taiwan | 1,099 | 1,529 | +430 |
| India | 1,002 | 1 | -1,001 |
| Poland | 444 | 260 | -184 |
| Turkey | 558 | 29 | -529 |
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 | 8,234,238 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,601,782 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,554,962 |
| Other | 258,043 |
| Road transport | 22,450 |
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 | 5,442,189 | 2,792,049 | -2,650,140 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,542,053 | 59,729 | -1,482,324 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 889,693 | 665,269 | -224,424 |
| Other | 117,979 | 140,064 | +22,085 |
| Road transport | 22,450 | 0 | -22,450 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,259,934 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,880,468 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,123,346 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 715,281 |
| London Stansted Airport | 414,447 |
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 | 3,197,604 | 1,062,330 | -2,135,274 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,282,286 | 1,598,182 | +315,896 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,123,346 | 0 | -1,123,346 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 411,820 | 303,461 | -108,359 |
| London Stansted Airport | 393,606 | 20,841 | -372,765 |
| Heysham | 213,390 | 176,004 | -37,386 |
| Manchester Airport | 376,271 | 11,014 | -365,257 |
| Felixstowe | 331,380 | 5,618 | -325,762 |
| Holyhead | 177,187 | 110,691 | -66,496 |
| 000 | 117,979 | 140,064 | +22,085 |
Quick facts
HS code: 731811
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Large screws with a hexagonal head, used for heavy-duty wood construction