Import/export HS code 741510: Nails, tacks, pins, staples, and similar items
Covers all types of nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples, and similar small fasteners
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,893,459 |
| Belgium | 3,671,314 |
| China | 848,656 |
| France | 520,428 |
| Germany | 354,283 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,142,460 | 3,750,999 | -391,461 |
| Belgium | 1,794,249 | 1,877,065 | +82,816 |
| China | 417,752 | 430,904 | +13,152 |
| France | 87,414 | 433,014 | +345,600 |
| Germany | 138,362 | 215,921 | +77,559 |
| Ireland | 139,965 | 111,605 | -28,360 |
| Austria | 113,234 | 25,744 | -87,490 |
| India | 85,922 | 37,574 | -48,348 |
| United States | 28,442 | 16,249 | -12,193 |
| Sweden | 35,671 | 3,715 | -31,956 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,767,318 |
| Belgium | 4,278,692 |
| China | 902,353 |
| Austria | 126,633 |
| India | 117,409 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,128,463 | 3,638,855 | -489,608 |
| Belgium | 1,874,417 | 2,404,275 | +529,858 |
| China | 425,332 | 477,021 | +51,689 |
| Austria | 106,359 | 20,274 | -86,085 |
| India | 79,835 | 37,574 | -42,261 |
| Germany | 41,363 | 14,193 | -27,170 |
| United States | 23,784 | 19,171 | -4,613 |
| Sweden | 35,671 | 3,715 | -31,956 |
| United Kingdom | 12,155 | 7,859 | -4,296 |
| Taiwan | 6,712 | 7,945 | +1,233 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -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) | 10,681,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,397,322 |
| Other | 599,030 |
| Air transport | 334,528 |
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) | 5,405,326 | 5,276,651 | -128,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,200,595 | 1,196,727 | -3,868 |
| Other | 274,159 | 324,871 | +50,712 |
| Air transport | 166,413 | 168,115 | +1,702 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 6,142,913 |
| Killingholme | 2,276,531 |
| Purfleet | 1,277,084 |
| Hull | 821,819 |
| Immingham Docks | 792,639 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 3,262,818 | 2,880,095 | -382,723 |
| Killingholme | 1,664,828 | 611,703 | -1,053,125 |
| Purfleet | 424,850 | 852,234 | +427,384 |
| Hull | 388,702 | 433,117 | +44,415 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,377 | 757,262 | +721,885 |
| London | 222,583 | 424,152 | +201,569 |
| 000 | 274,159 | 324,871 | +50,712 |
| Felixstowe | 306,834 | 212,122 | -94,712 |
| Southampton | 87,680 | 96,496 | +8,816 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,547 | 75,659 | +13,112 |
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 | 37 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 564,616 |
| Ireland | 190,656 |
| Thailand | 182,958 |
| New Zealand | 157,460 |
| India | 140,264 |
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 | 131,206 | 433,410 | +302,204 |
| Ireland | 88,982 | 101,674 | +12,692 |
| Thailand | 182,958 | 0 | -182,958 |
| New Zealand | 5,167 | 152,293 | +147,126 |
| India | 111,637 | 28,627 | -83,010 |
| Hungary | 59,494 | 27,037 | -32,457 |
| Germany | 22,330 | 22,620 | +290 |
| Saudi Arabia | 33,711 | 0 | -33,711 |
| Czechia | 32,616 | 0 | -32,616 |
| Netherlands | 20,203 | 8,691 | -11,512 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 88,415 |
| Spain | 22,123 |
| Netherlands | 14,905 |
| China | 12,343 |
| XI | 4,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 45,922 | 42,493 | -3,429 |
| Spain | 0 | 22,123 | +22,123 |
| Netherlands | 6,986 | 7,919 | +933 |
| China | 5,197 | 7,146 | +1,949 |
| XI | 2,373 | 2,339 | -34 |
| Nicaragua | 4,309 | 0 | -4,309 |
| Belgium | 892 | 712 | -180 |
| India | 489 | 373 | -116 |
| Ireland | 0 | 479 | +479 |
| France | 321 | 0 | -321 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,048,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 337,176 |
| Other | 156,767 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,907 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 369,742 | 678,629 | +308,887 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 325,577 | 11,599 | -313,978 |
| Other | 69,786 | 86,981 | +17,195 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,892 | 68,015 | -5,877 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 483,200 |
| East Midlands Airport | 248,122 |
| Felixstowe | 192,697 |
| 000 | 156,767 |
| Manchester Airport | 146,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,911 | 389,289 | +295,378 |
| East Midlands Airport | 184,932 | 63,190 | -121,742 |
| Felixstowe | 192,697 | 0 | -192,697 |
| 000 | 69,786 | 86,981 | +17,195 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,676 | 144,715 | +143,039 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,276 | 10,099 | -89,177 |
| London Stansted Airport | 49,907 | 50,946 | +1,039 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,678 | 35,215 | -22,463 |
| ZLC | 36,107 | 25,097 | -11,010 |
| Dover | 3,906 | 26,094 | +22,188 |
Quick facts
HS code: 741510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Covers all types of nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples, and similar small fasteners