Wood screw imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood screw by the United Kingdom reached $86.0 million in 2024 (28.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 213 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $135.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86.0M | 28.7K t |
| 2023 | $81.4M | 25.6K t |
| 2022 | $135.4M | 37.5K t |
| 2021 | $91.3M | 30.0K t |
| 2020 | $65.2M | 23.9K t |
| 2019 | $75.5M | 27.3K t |
| 2018 | $72.4M | 27.0K t |
| 2017 | $71.0M | 24.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports wood screw from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Taiwan (35%), Vietnam (6%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.8M | 46% |
| Taiwan | $30.4M | 35% |
| Vietnam | $4.8M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $615K | 0.7% |
| France | $526K | 0.6% |
| Slovakia | $410K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $402K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.99 per kg, close to the world average of $3.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wood screw exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported wood screw worth $9.2 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (44%), Netherlands (6%), Vietnam (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.1M | 45% |
| Netherlands | $565K | 6.2% |
| Vietnam | $560K | 6.1% |
| Malaysia | $503K | 5.5% |
| Taiwan | $338K | 3.7% |
| United States | $322K | 3.5% |
| France | $273K | 3% |
| Germany | $242K | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $169K | 1.8% |
| India | $167K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wood screw imports (HS 7318.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7318.12: Iron or steel: threaded wood screws other than coach screws.
Common questions
What is the value of wood screw imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wood screw worth $86.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood screw to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($39.8 million), followed by Taiwan (35%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 530% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood screw per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $3.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wood screw to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $71.0 million in 2017 to $86.0 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $135.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export wood screw?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Vietnam. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $76.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood screw?
The HS code for wood screw is subheading 7318.12. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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