Import/export HS code 73181520: Railway track screws
Screws and bolts specifically designed for fixing railway track materials
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 | 7,992,930 |
| Ireland | 6,170,330 |
| Thailand | 5,359,853 |
| France | 5,307,415 |
| Switzerland | 2,167,220 |
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 | 3,571,283 | 4,421,647 | +850,364 |
| Ireland | 2,497,380 | 3,672,950 | +1,175,570 |
| Thailand | 2,519,378 | 2,840,475 | +321,097 |
| France | 2,771,066 | 2,536,349 | -234,717 |
| Switzerland | 1,658,743 | 508,477 | -1,150,266 |
| South Korea | 1,513,793 | 8,870 | -1,504,923 |
| China | 517,617 | 335,667 | -181,950 |
| India | 389,704 | 178,105 | -211,599 |
| Germany | 292,774 | 181,566 | -111,208 |
| Sweden | 172,114 | 115,582 | -56,532 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 10,128,286 |
| United States | 7,895,094 |
| Italy | 6,219,101 |
| Switzerland | 1,793,910 |
| China | 1,356,636 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 5,210,223 | 4,918,063 | -292,160 |
| United States | 3,513,449 | 4,381,645 | +868,196 |
| Italy | 2,935,731 | 3,283,370 | +347,639 |
| Switzerland | 1,162,777 | 631,133 | -531,644 |
| China | 933,309 | 423,327 | -509,982 |
| South Korea | 1,200,697 | 39,482 | -1,161,215 |
| India | 440,143 | 196,293 | -243,850 |
| Germany | 298,934 | 163,463 | -135,471 |
| France | 137,177 | 208,227 | +71,050 |
| Turkey | 33,843 | 302,963 | +269,120 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 29 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 28 |
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 | 22 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 | 14 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 17 | 7 | -10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 7 | -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 | 9,914,874 |
| Road transport | 8,115,842 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,640,426 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,335,728 |
| Other | 125,913 |
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 | 4,660,074 | 5,254,800 | +594,726 |
| Road transport | 4,028,058 | 4,087,784 | +59,726 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,159,503 | 3,480,923 | -678,580 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,816,218 | 2,519,510 | -1,296,708 |
| Other | 77,292 | 48,621 | -28,671 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 8,102,429 |
| Southampton | 5,850,574 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,902,325 |
| Portsmouth | 3,573,511 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,559,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 4,012,356 | 4,090,073 | +77,717 |
| Southampton | 2,896,824 | 2,953,750 | +56,926 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,894,410 | 2,007,915 | +113,505 |
| Portsmouth | 1,746,817 | 1,826,694 | +79,877 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,801,769 | 1,757,733 | -44,036 |
| London Stansted Airport | 652,494 | 885,554 | +233,060 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,500,637 | 5,235 | -1,495,402 |
| Felixstowe | 629,512 | 303,350 | -326,162 |
| Dover | 522,106 | 394,046 | -128,060 |
| Manchester Airport | 130,928 | 138,425 | +7,497 |
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 | 71 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 54 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 28 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 25 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 48 |
| 2025-10 | 59 |
| 2025-09 | 44 |
| 2025-08 | 49 |
| 2025-07 | 42 |
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+ | 173 |
| 1m-15m | 126 |
| 15m-54m | 38 |
| Other | 30 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
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 | 30,356,524 |
| Austria | 1,968,450 |
| Netherlands | 1,379,799 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,273,428 |
| Norway | 1,208,728 |
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 | 27,031,462 | 3,325,062 | -23,706,400 |
| Austria | 1,925,102 | 43,348 | -1,881,754 |
| Netherlands | 627,560 | 752,239 | +124,679 |
| United Arab Emirates | 322,827 | 950,601 | +627,774 |
| Norway | 403,468 | 805,260 | +401,792 |
| Germany | 582,462 | 582,761 | +299 |
| Canada | 402,410 | 722,145 | +319,735 |
| Singapore | 344,471 | 451,287 | +106,816 |
| India | 429,438 | 354,866 | -74,572 |
| France | 359,675 | 406,201 | +46,526 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 1,447 |
| XI | 363 |
| China | 93 |
| Ireland | 32 |
| Denmark | 8 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 1,362 | 85 | -1,277 |
| XI | 312 | 51 | -261 |
| China | 83 | 10 | -73 |
| Ireland | 2 | 30 | +28 |
| Denmark | 8 | 0 | -8 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,305,975 |
| Air transport | 19,740,029 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,342,196 |
| Road transport | 7,895 |
| Other | 1,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,976,525 | 1,329,450 | -24,647,075 |
| Air transport | 10,058,797 | 9,681,232 | -377,565 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,048,261 | 2,293,935 | +1,245,674 |
| Road transport | 7,895 | 0 | -7,895 |
| Other | 1,767 | 176 | -1,591 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 23,382,877 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,732,896 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,957,291 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,572,002 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,433,552 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 23,339,331 | 43,546 | -23,295,785 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,824,354 | 5,908,542 | -915,812 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,592,196 | 2,365,095 | +772,899 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 836,735 | 1,735,267 | +898,532 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,891,983 | 541,569 | -1,350,414 |
| ZLC | 467,837 | 572,853 | +105,016 |
| Manchester Airport | 471,657 | 293,223 | -178,434 |
| Liverpool Docks | 468,585 | 286,419 | -182,166 |
| London Stansted Airport | 358,869 | 379,318 | +20,449 |
| Southampton | 190,357 | 464,669 | +274,312 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73181520
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Screws and bolts specifically designed for fixing railway track materials