Import/export HS code 731814: Self-tapping screws
Screws that create their own threads when screwed into materials like metal or plastic
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 71,583,729 |
| Germany | 53,245,153 |
| China | 17,215,205 |
| Austria | 10,416,540 |
| Poland | 10,107,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 36,025,714 | 35,558,015 | -467,699 |
| Germany | 27,742,194 | 25,502,959 | -2,239,235 |
| China | 8,171,436 | 9,043,769 | +872,333 |
| Austria | 5,837,570 | 4,578,970 | -1,258,600 |
| Poland | 5,755,729 | 4,351,455 | -1,404,274 |
| France | 3,491,003 | 3,474,318 | -16,685 |
| Sweden | 3,158,349 | 2,496,768 | -661,581 |
| Czechia | 2,190,428 | 2,014,222 | -176,206 |
| Netherlands | 2,277,765 | 1,925,874 | -351,891 |
| United States | 964,557 | 1,055,843 | +91,286 |
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 | 86,701,684 |
| Germany | 41,068,002 |
| China | 23,229,091 |
| Turkey | 8,049,940 |
| Poland | 7,500,763 |
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 | 44,818,700 | 41,882,984 | -2,935,716 |
| Germany | 21,242,011 | 19,825,991 | -1,416,020 |
| China | 10,816,668 | 12,412,423 | +1,595,755 |
| Turkey | 3,615,802 | 4,434,138 | +818,336 |
| Poland | 4,148,203 | 3,352,560 | -795,643 |
| Switzerland | 2,852,926 | 2,521,003 | -331,923 |
| France | 2,724,217 | 2,259,714 | -464,503 |
| Sweden | 2,693,536 | 2,046,458 | -647,078 |
| Viet Nam | 2,254,485 | 1,971,370 | -283,115 |
| Japan | 1,224,775 | 1,342,085 | +117,310 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 62 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 58 |
| Inner London - West | 39 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 36 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 31 |
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 | 45 | 50 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 43 | 42 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 25 | 26 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 27 | 24 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 26 | 23 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 19 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 13 | -5 |
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) | 103,147,407 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,622,584 |
| Air transport | 18,936,400 |
| Other | 1,714,384 |
| Road transport | 544,588 |
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) | 52,585,658 | 50,561,749 | -2,023,909 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,103,281 | 37,519,303 | -3,583,978 |
| Air transport | 9,234,340 | 9,702,060 | +467,720 |
| Other | 864,826 | 849,558 | -15,268 |
| Road transport | 123,163 | 421,425 | +298,262 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 46,001,488 |
| Southampton | 38,901,477 |
| Dover | 35,930,940 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,931,792 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,093,867 |
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 | 23,705,693 | 22,295,795 | -1,409,898 |
| Southampton | 22,263,542 | 16,637,935 | -5,625,607 |
| Dover | 18,783,136 | 17,147,804 | -1,635,332 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,192,240 | 6,739,552 | -452,688 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,010,382 | 5,083,485 | -926,897 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,530,888 | 4,622,336 | +91,448 |
| Killingholme | 3,651,790 | 5,092,466 | +1,440,676 |
| London Gateway Port | 870,686 | 6,279,484 | +5,408,798 |
| Harwich | 4,082,220 | 2,103,110 | -1,979,110 |
| Thamesport | 2,680,602 | 2,460,066 | -220,536 |
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 | 213 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 70 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 51 |
| Specialised construction activities | 48 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 143 |
| 2025-11 | 152 |
| 2025-10 | 162 |
| 2025-09 | 145 |
| 2025-08 | 155 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 120 |
| T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED | 120 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 120 |
| OPTIMAS OE SOLUTIONS LTD | 120 |
| HILTI (GT.BRITAIN) LIMITED | 118 |
| RAPIER STAR (IMPORTS) LIMITED | 118 |
| APEX STAINLESS FASTENERS LIMITED | 117 |
| EJOT U.K. LIMITED | 117 |
| GALLEON FIXINGS LIMITED | 113 |
| ITW LIMITED | 112 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 266 |
| 54m+ | 237 |
| 15m-54m | 87 |
| Other | 57 |
| 0-1m | 51 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,143,728 |
| Turkey | 8,328,129 |
| France | 3,874,941 |
| Germany | 2,009,516 |
| United States | 1,955,568 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,485,678 | 4,658,050 | +172,372 |
| Turkey | 4,368,403 | 3,959,726 | -408,677 |
| France | 3,592,058 | 282,883 | -3,309,175 |
| Germany | 1,007,912 | 1,001,604 | -6,308 |
| United States | 893,506 | 1,062,062 | +168,556 |
| Australia | 965,735 | 559,978 | -405,757 |
| Poland | 774,098 | 533,189 | -240,909 |
| Czechia | 391,705 | 362,581 | -29,124 |
| Netherlands | 294,331 | 434,261 | +139,930 |
| Italy | 359,736 | 303,545 | -56,191 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 607,028 |
| XI | 583,809 |
| China | 278,054 |
| Germany | 97,153 |
| Ireland | 78,542 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 308,079 | 298,949 | -9,130 |
| XI | 278,447 | 305,362 | +26,915 |
| China | 131,915 | 146,139 | +14,224 |
| Germany | 38,260 | 58,893 | +20,633 |
| Ireland | 51,086 | 27,456 | -23,630 |
| Nicaragua | 28,939 | 26,180 | -2,759 |
| United States | 14,341 | 14,963 | +622 |
| Viet Nam | 18,722 | 8,444 | -10,278 |
| Bulgaria | 3,153 | 13,387 | +10,234 |
| Italy | 6,005 | 7,493 | +1,488 |
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) | 24,254,328 |
| Air transport | 6,850,200 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,038,970 |
| Other | 1,826,409 |
| Road transport | 111,355 |
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) | 13,924,730 | 10,329,598 | -3,595,132 |
| Air transport | 3,748,301 | 3,101,899 | -646,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,957,725 | 2,081,245 | +123,520 |
| Other | 909,030 | 917,379 | +8,349 |
| Road transport | 111,355 | 0 | -111,355 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,211,066 |
| Holyhead | 3,672,780 |
| ZLC | 2,846,349 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,690,667 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,073,278 |
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 | 10,195,358 | 6,015,708 | -4,179,650 |
| Holyhead | 1,458,190 | 2,214,590 | +756,400 |
| ZLC | 1,468,035 | 1,378,314 | -89,721 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,732,257 | 958,410 | -773,847 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,051,661 | 1,021,617 | -30,044 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 979,746 | 872,809 | -106,937 |
| 000 | 909,030 | 917,379 | +8,349 |
| East Midlands Airport | 795,136 | 503,128 | -292,008 |
| Southampton | 288,807 | 695,816 | +407,009 |
| London Stansted Airport | 387,434 | 194,744 | -192,690 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 731814
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Screws that create their own threads when screwed into materials like metal or plastic