Import/export HS code 73181640: Blind rivet nuts
Nuts used with blind rivets for secure fastening in tight spaces
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,217,869 |
| China | 647,508 |
| Taiwan | 446,554 |
| United States | 439,425 |
| Netherlands | 383,322 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,773,828 | 1,444,041 | -329,787 |
| China | 472,815 | 174,693 | -298,122 |
| Taiwan | 255,250 | 191,304 | -63,946 |
| United States | 315,650 | 123,775 | -191,875 |
| Netherlands | 251,491 | 131,831 | -119,660 |
| Spain | 164,491 | 111,881 | -52,610 |
| Germany | 170,833 | 74,184 | -96,649 |
| Canada | 37,409 | 153,214 | +115,805 |
| Belgium | 94,138 | 46,487 | -47,651 |
| Italy | 34,462 | 12,898 | -21,564 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,545,101 |
| China | 811,091 |
| Taiwan | 752,276 |
| United States | 531,906 |
| Brazil | 310,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,410,284 | 1,134,817 | -275,467 |
| China | 584,860 | 226,231 | -358,629 |
| Taiwan | 431,098 | 321,178 | -109,920 |
| United States | 394,505 | 137,401 | -257,104 |
| Brazil | 171,253 | 139,715 | -31,538 |
| Spain | 176,153 | 121,284 | -54,869 |
| Canada | 37,409 | 153,214 | +115,805 |
| Germany | 105,455 | 53,085 | -52,370 |
| Netherlands | 43,438 | 83,566 | +40,128 |
| Italy | 82,593 | 39,817 | -42,776 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
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 | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,875,465 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,134,509 |
| Air transport | 1,100,870 |
| Other | 25,610 |
| Road transport | 10,373 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,251,684 | 1,623,781 | -627,903 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 695,629 | 438,880 | -256,749 |
| Air transport | 656,454 | 444,416 | -212,038 |
| Other | 22,752 | 2,858 | -19,894 |
| Road transport | 2,333 | 8,040 | +5,707 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,564,103 |
| Eurotunnel | 721,945 |
| Felixstowe | 649,924 |
| London Stansted Airport | 411,613 |
| East Midlands Airport | 284,481 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,339,047 | 1,225,056 | -113,991 |
| Eurotunnel | 505,896 | 216,049 | -289,847 |
| Felixstowe | 503,944 | 145,980 | -357,964 |
| London Stansted Airport | 305,526 | 106,087 | -199,439 |
| East Midlands Airport | 134,446 | 150,035 | +15,589 |
| Birmingham Airport | 146,152 | 88,678 | -57,474 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,445 | 43,322 | -133,123 |
| Liverpool Docks | 37,409 | 153,214 | +115,805 |
| London | 100,453 | 82,586 | -17,867 |
| Southampton | 98,072 | 40,490 | -57,582 |
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 | 29 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 8 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 8 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED | 84 |
| LONESTAR FASTENERS EUROPE LIMITED | 58 |
| AVDEL UK LIMITED | 48 |
| BOLLHOFF LIMITED | 48 |
| BRALO UK LIMITED | 46 |
| BULTEN LIMITED | 42 |
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| IBC VEHICLES LIMITED | 39 |
| NEUMO UK LIMITED | 37 |
| OPTIMAS OE SOLUTIONS LTD | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 3,099,576 |
| Germany | 2,533,062 |
| Sweden | 262,217 |
| Spain | 254,115 |
| China | 253,247 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,699,806 | 1,399,770 | -300,036 |
| Germany | 1,598,136 | 934,926 | -663,210 |
| Sweden | 117,120 | 145,097 | +27,977 |
| Spain | 171,266 | 82,849 | -88,417 |
| China | 190,874 | 62,373 | -128,501 |
| Ireland | 104,868 | 122,504 | +17,636 |
| United States | 86,902 | 99,434 | +12,532 |
| Netherlands | 162,212 | 19,673 | -142,539 |
| Chile | 0 | 170,419 | +170,419 |
| South Africa | 73,087 | 80,453 | +7,366 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 19,887 |
| XI | 18,240 |
| China | 13,854 |
| Ireland | 8,987 |
| Taiwan | 212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 8,733 | 11,154 | +2,421 |
| XI | 14,594 | 3,646 | -10,948 |
| China | 13,413 | 441 | -12,972 |
| Ireland | 2,784 | 6,203 | +3,419 |
| Taiwan | 22 | 190 | +168 |
| Germany | 0 | 89 | +89 |
| United States | 75 | 0 | -75 |
| Spain | 0 | 28 | +28 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 19 | +19 |
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) | 7,033,522 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 760,370 |
| Air transport | 662,045 |
| Other | 61,391 |
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) | 4,133,095 | 2,900,427 | -1,232,668 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 399,608 | 360,762 | -38,846 |
| Air transport | 376,343 | 285,702 | -90,641 |
| Other | 39,621 | 21,770 | -17,851 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,565,034 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,121,326 |
| London Gateway Port | 544,067 |
| East Midlands Airport | 296,860 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,829 |
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 | 2,893,898 | 2,671,136 | -222,762 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,010,189 | 111,137 | -899,052 |
| London Gateway Port | 228,719 | 315,348 | +86,629 |
| East Midlands Airport | 223,859 | 73,001 | -150,858 |
| Liverpool Docks | 105,159 | 35,670 | -69,489 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,170 | 109,388 | +88,218 |
| ZLC | 40,715 | 61,711 | +20,996 |
| Southampton | 69,613 | 17,145 | -52,468 |
| Immingham Docks | 71,669 | 15,039 | -56,630 |
| Holyhead | 18,277 | 50,873 | +32,596 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73181640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nuts used with blind rivets for secure fastening in tight spaces