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 | 3,852,984 |
| China | 709,444 |
| Netherlands | 424,946 |
| Taiwan | 418,359 |
| United States | 384,045 |
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 | 1,812,017 | 2,040,967 | +228,950 |
| China | 443,623 | 265,821 | -177,802 |
| Netherlands | 243,828 | 181,118 | -62,710 |
| Taiwan | 224,925 | 193,434 | -31,491 |
| United States | 301,659 | 82,386 | -219,273 |
| Spain | 154,859 | 142,932 | -11,927 |
| Germany | 165,917 | 102,483 | -63,434 |
| Canada | 37,409 | 153,214 | +115,805 |
| Belgium | 94,358 | 85,988 | -8,370 |
| Italy | 34,462 | 14,473 | -19,989 |
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 | 3,073,159 |
| China | 904,098 |
| Taiwan | 749,322 |
| United States | 502,134 |
| Brazil | 362,614 |
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 | 1,438,190 | 1,634,969 | +196,779 |
| China | 560,415 | 343,683 | -216,732 |
| Taiwan | 385,451 | 363,871 | -21,580 |
| United States | 372,852 | 129,282 | -243,570 |
| Brazil | 179,587 | 183,027 | +3,440 |
| Spain | 168,084 | 160,188 | -7,896 |
| Canada | 37,409 | 153,214 | +115,805 |
| Netherlands | 49,330 | 118,513 | +69,183 |
| Germany | 99,562 | 62,606 | -36,956 |
| Belgium | 72,723 | 64,398 | -8,325 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 4,589,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,162,718 |
| Air transport | 1,122,248 |
| Other | 25,088 |
| Road transport | 11,249 |
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) | 2,283,151 | 2,306,375 | +23,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 623,839 | 538,879 | -84,960 |
| Air transport | 637,276 | 484,972 | -152,304 |
| Other | 22,518 | 2,570 | -19,948 |
| Road transport | 2,333 | 8,916 | +6,583 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,112,712 |
| Eurotunnel | 805,202 |
| Felixstowe | 666,886 |
| London Stansted Airport | 356,997 |
| East Midlands Airport | 336,702 |
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 | 1,399,073 | 1,713,639 | +314,566 |
| Eurotunnel | 476,350 | 328,852 | -147,498 |
| Felixstowe | 464,158 | 202,728 | -261,430 |
| London Stansted Airport | 282,464 | 74,533 | -207,931 |
| East Midlands Airport | 133,944 | 202,758 | +68,814 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 175,239 | 92,459 | -82,780 |
| Birmingham Airport | 146,637 | 101,853 | -44,784 |
| London | 94,279 | 118,685 | +24,406 |
| Liverpool Docks | 37,409 | 153,214 | +115,805 |
| Thamesport | 79,816 | 66,130 | -13,686 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 9 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED | 87 |
| LONESTAR FASTENERS EUROPE LIMITED | 58 |
| AVDEL UK LIMITED | 52 |
| BOLLHOFF LIMITED | 52 |
| BRALO UK LIMITED | 49 |
| BULTEN LIMITED | 46 |
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| IBC VEHICLES LIMITED | 39 |
| NEUMO UK LIMITED | 37 |
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 34 |
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 | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 3,643,522 |
| Germany | 2,694,741 |
| Sweden | 312,004 |
| Ireland | 277,742 |
| United States | 267,489 |
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 | 1,639,092 | 2,004,430 | +365,338 |
| Germany | 1,570,094 | 1,124,647 | -445,447 |
| Sweden | 128,862 | 183,142 | +54,280 |
| Ireland | 107,012 | 170,730 | +63,718 |
| United States | 74,947 | 192,542 | +117,595 |
| China | 181,915 | 83,768 | -98,147 |
| Spain | 172,006 | 84,392 | -87,614 |
| Chile | 0 | 216,728 | +216,728 |
| Netherlands | 144,116 | 28,385 | -115,731 |
| South Africa | 73,087 | 83,362 | +10,275 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 23,364 |
| Nicaragua | 22,598 |
| XI | 17,656 |
| China | 16,412 |
| Taiwan | 272 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,768 | 20,596 | +17,828 |
| Nicaragua | 9,897 | 12,701 | +2,804 |
| XI | 14,373 | 3,283 | -11,090 |
| China | 13,490 | 2,922 | -10,568 |
| Taiwan | 85 | 187 | +102 |
| Germany | 0 | 89 | +89 |
| United States | 75 | 0 | -75 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 38 | +38 |
| Spain | 0 | 28 | +28 |
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) | 7,881,948 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 863,647 |
| Air transport | 787,627 |
| Other | 80,561 |
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) | 4,059,046 | 3,822,902 | -236,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 371,764 | 491,883 | +120,119 |
| Air transport | 369,480 | 418,147 | +48,667 |
| Other | 40,688 | 39,873 | -815 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,395,228 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,078,159 |
| London Gateway Port | 608,776 |
| East Midlands Airport | 301,961 |
| Liverpool Docks | 181,064 |
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 | 2,893,883 | 3,501,345 | +607,462 |
| Eurotunnel | 967,022 | 111,137 | -855,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 235,103 | 373,673 | +138,570 |
| East Midlands Airport | 216,497 | 85,464 | -131,033 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,345 | 79,719 | -21,626 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,170 | 158,619 | +137,449 |
| ZLC | 42,296 | 87,306 | +45,010 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,753 | 61,368 | +20,615 |
| Southampton | 57,466 | 40,372 | -17,094 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,998 | 48,242 | +12,244 |
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