Import/export HS code 73181499: Various self-tapping screws
Other types of self-tapping screws not covered by specific codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 50,953,413 |
| Germany | 28,851,937 |
| Poland | 9,228,713 |
| China | 8,586,973 |
| Austria | 6,472,221 |
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 | 25,245,063 | 25,708,350 | +463,287 |
| Germany | 15,878,871 | 12,973,066 | -2,905,805 |
| Poland | 5,262,074 | 3,966,639 | -1,295,435 |
| China | 4,412,899 | 4,174,074 | -238,825 |
| Austria | 3,658,288 | 2,813,933 | -844,355 |
| Sweden | 2,943,656 | 2,308,232 | -635,424 |
| Netherlands | 680,446 | 775,257 | +94,811 |
| United States | 583,535 | 600,556 | +17,021 |
| France | 494,829 | 405,094 | -89,735 |
| Switzerland | 254,712 | 456,422 | +201,710 |
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 | 56,616,153 |
| Germany | 23,126,333 |
| China | 13,144,347 |
| Poland | 7,219,077 |
| Sweden | 4,690,417 |
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 | 29,207,163 | 27,408,990 | -1,798,173 |
| Germany | 12,943,130 | 10,183,203 | -2,759,927 |
| China | 6,214,865 | 6,929,482 | +714,617 |
| Poland | 3,985,014 | 3,234,063 | -750,951 |
| Sweden | 2,657,421 | 2,032,996 | -624,425 |
| Switzerland | 1,751,934 | 1,734,875 | -17,059 |
| Viet Nam | 1,220,638 | 1,066,031 | -154,607 |
| Turkey | 542,687 | 592,758 | +50,071 |
| Japan | 489,397 | 438,374 | -51,023 |
| United States | 476,216 | 428,518 | -47,698 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 43 |
| West Midlands | 39 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 30 | 30 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 26 | 30 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 14 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Essex | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 11 | +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) | 67,688,808 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,122,455 |
| Air transport | 9,284,014 |
| Other | 756,621 |
| Road transport | 257,884 |
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) | 34,012,545 | 33,676,263 | -336,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,967,480 | 18,154,975 | -4,812,505 |
| Air transport | 4,947,864 | 4,336,150 | -611,714 |
| Other | 393,961 | 362,660 | -31,301 |
| Road transport | 121,286 | 136,598 | +15,312 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 30,897,108 |
| Southampton | 25,007,251 |
| Dover | 17,149,141 |
| Killingholme | 7,535,691 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,395,397 |
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 | 15,975,136 | 14,921,972 | -1,053,164 |
| Southampton | 14,015,310 | 10,991,941 | -3,023,369 |
| Dover | 9,589,753 | 7,559,388 | -2,030,365 |
| Killingholme | 3,189,484 | 4,346,207 | +1,156,723 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,758,314 | 3,637,083 | -121,231 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,713,556 | 2,877,976 | -835,580 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,678,287 | 2,288,481 | -389,806 |
| Harwich | 3,281,167 | 1,594,585 | -1,686,582 |
| London Gateway Port | 381,682 | 3,333,856 | +2,952,174 |
| Thamesport | 1,022,572 | 1,238,985 | +216,413 |
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 | 145 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Specialised construction activities | 23 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 80 |
| 2025-11 | 89 |
| 2025-10 | 87 |
| 2025-09 | 84 |
| 2025-08 | 85 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 120 |
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 119 |
| HILTI (GT.BRITAIN) LIMITED | 118 |
| T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED | 117 |
| RAPIER STAR (IMPORTS) LIMITED | 114 |
| EJOT U.K. LIMITED | 114 |
| BULTEN LIMITED | 107 |
| HARRISON & CLOUGH,LIMITED | 102 |
| OPTIMAS OE SOLUTIONS LTD | 101 |
| GALLEON FIXINGS LIMITED | 97 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 166 |
| 54m+ | 149 |
| 15m-54m | 52 |
| Other | 34 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,902,660 |
| Ireland | 6,388,936 |
| United States | 1,382,252 |
| Germany | 1,261,176 |
| Poland | 1,056,071 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,748,339 | 3,154,321 | -594,018 |
| Ireland | 3,877,163 | 2,511,773 | -1,365,390 |
| United States | 653,035 | 729,217 | +76,182 |
| Germany | 743,342 | 517,834 | -225,508 |
| Poland | 637,565 | 418,506 | -219,059 |
| Australia | 724,166 | 229,383 | -494,783 |
| Czechia | 344,330 | 208,715 | -135,615 |
| Italy | 252,986 | 184,611 | -68,375 |
| France | 260,491 | 137,587 | -122,904 |
| Netherlands | 173,747 | 196,223 | +22,476 |
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 | 579,845 |
| XI | 252,104 |
| China | 227,759 |
| Germany | 87,990 |
| Nicaragua | 51,925 |
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 | 288,107 | 291,738 | +3,631 |
| XI | 106,365 | 145,739 | +39,374 |
| China | 110,367 | 117,392 | +7,025 |
| Germany | 35,373 | 52,617 | +17,244 |
| Nicaragua | 26,168 | 25,757 | -411 |
| United States | 14,341 | 14,963 | +622 |
| Italy | 6,005 | 7,493 | +1,488 |
| Viet Nam | 10,698 | 1,373 | -9,325 |
| Ireland | 2,721 | 5,931 | +3,210 |
| Poland | 2,431 | 1,097 | -1,334 |
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) | 15,721,938 |
| Air transport | 4,311,456 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,354,624 |
| Other | 1,290,224 |
| Road transport | 41,145 |
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) | 9,271,218 | 6,450,720 | -2,820,498 |
| Air transport | 2,574,954 | 1,736,502 | -838,452 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,324,648 | 1,029,976 | -294,672 |
| Other | 619,928 | 670,296 | +50,368 |
| Road transport | 41,145 | 0 | -41,145 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,316,669 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,255,787 |
| Holyhead | 2,188,117 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,512,461 |
| ZLC | 1,290,528 |
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 | 5,886,925 | 4,429,744 | -1,457,181 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,631,420 | 624,367 | -1,007,053 |
| Holyhead | 1,272,519 | 915,598 | -356,921 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 822,746 | 689,715 | -133,031 |
| ZLC | 704,185 | 586,343 | -117,842 |
| 000 | 619,928 | 670,296 | +50,368 |
| London Gateway Port | 626,657 | 366,673 | -259,984 |
| East Midlands Airport | 584,888 | 299,360 | -285,528 |
| Southampton | 259,992 | 476,084 | +216,092 |
| London Stansted Airport | 340,303 | 86,462 | -253,841 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73181499
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of self-tapping screws not covered by specific codes