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 | 7,125,982 |
| Belgium | 3,105,559 |
| China | 729,175 |
| France | 595,322 |
| Germany | 343,309 |
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 | 4,102,681 | 3,023,301 | -1,079,380 |
| Belgium | 1,788,812 | 1,316,747 | -472,065 |
| China | 413,511 | 315,664 | -97,847 |
| France | 146,840 | 448,482 | +301,642 |
| Germany | 174,370 | 168,939 | -5,431 |
| Ireland | 132,709 | 78,481 | -54,228 |
| Austria | 112,103 | 15,168 | -96,935 |
| India | 93,206 | 28,656 | -64,550 |
| Sweden | 33,775 | 8,312 | -25,463 |
| United States | 18,845 | 13,395 | -5,450 |
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 | 7,223,849 |
| Belgium | 3,561,763 |
| China | 782,832 |
| India | 115,775 |
| Austria | 114,926 |
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 | 4,170,366 | 3,053,483 | -1,116,883 |
| Belgium | 1,859,020 | 1,702,743 | -156,277 |
| China | 422,646 | 360,186 | -62,460 |
| India | 87,119 | 28,656 | -58,463 |
| Austria | 105,228 | 9,698 | -95,530 |
| Germany | 65,036 | 14,193 | -50,843 |
| Sweden | 33,775 | 8,312 | -25,463 |
| United States | 14,187 | 12,267 | -1,920 |
| United Kingdom | 12,155 | 7,859 | -4,296 |
| Taiwan | 12,393 | 3,755 | -8,638 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Essex | 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 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 3 | +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) | 9,526,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,205,857 |
| Other | 528,536 |
| Air transport | 299,410 |
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) | 5,471,661 | 4,054,662 | -1,416,999 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,189,777 | 1,016,080 | -173,697 |
| Other | 273,074 | 255,462 | -17,612 |
| Air transport | 155,311 | 144,099 | -11,212 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 5,650,926 |
| Killingholme | 2,224,909 |
| Purfleet | 1,063,650 |
| Hull | 714,739 |
| Immingham Docks | 593,073 |
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 | 3,234,704 | 2,416,222 | -818,482 |
| Killingholme | 1,748,972 | 475,937 | -1,273,035 |
| Purfleet | 416,374 | 647,276 | +230,902 |
| Hull | 395,550 | 319,189 | -76,361 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,729 | 581,344 | +569,615 |
| 000 | 273,074 | 255,462 | -17,612 |
| Felixstowe | 311,448 | 153,956 | -157,492 |
| London | 222,583 | 227,443 | +4,860 |
| Southampton | 85,628 | 67,718 | -17,910 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,038 | 82,204 | +27,166 |
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 | 39 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HAMBLE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 57 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 49 |
| SAMAC FIXINGS LIMITED | 48 |
| CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| JOHN GEORGE & SONS LIMITED | 43 |
| WHITECROFT ESSENTIALS (LYDNEY) LTD | 43 |
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 42 |
| BURTON ROOFING MERCHANTS LIMITED | 42 |
| F & B PROFILES LIMITED | 39 |
| WESTFAST LIMITED | 38 |
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+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 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 | 542,698 |
| Thailand | 186,424 |
| Ireland | 158,167 |
| New Zealand | 156,390 |
| India | 132,415 |
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 | 138,681 | 404,017 | +265,336 |
| Thailand | 186,424 | 0 | -186,424 |
| Ireland | 81,208 | 76,959 | -4,249 |
| New Zealand | 3,569 | 152,821 | +149,252 |
| India | 114,732 | 17,683 | -97,049 |
| Hungary | 54,484 | 35,437 | -19,047 |
| Saudi Arabia | 33,711 | 0 | -33,711 |
| Germany | 22,330 | 11,073 | -11,257 |
| Czechia | 32,616 | 0 | -32,616 |
| Netherlands | 20,203 | 8,651 | -11,552 |
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 | 76,208 |
| Spain | 12,952 |
| Netherlands | 12,695 |
| China | 10,692 |
| Nicaragua | 4,684 |
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 | 40,068 | 36,140 | -3,928 |
| Spain | 0 | 12,952 | +12,952 |
| Netherlands | 6,818 | 5,877 | -941 |
| China | 4,119 | 6,573 | +2,454 |
| Nicaragua | 4,684 | 0 | -4,684 |
| XI | 2,460 | 1,372 | -1,088 |
| Belgium | 823 | 568 | -255 |
| India | 481 | 349 | -132 |
| France | 321 | 0 | -321 |
| Taiwan | 80 | 3 | -77 |
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 | 1,008,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 346,054 |
| Other | 129,008 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 124,211 |
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 | 381,617 | 626,708 | +245,091 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 332,277 | 13,777 | -318,500 |
| Other | 62,922 | 66,086 | +3,164 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,982 | 51,229 | -21,753 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 468,767 |
| East Midlands Airport | 246,227 |
| Felixstowe | 192,697 |
| Manchester Airport | 146,391 |
| 000 | 129,008 |
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 | 97,318 | 371,449 | +274,131 |
| East Midlands Airport | 182,511 | 63,716 | -118,795 |
| Felixstowe | 192,697 | 0 | -192,697 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,676 | 144,715 | +143,039 |
| 000 | 62,922 | 66,086 | +3,164 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,203 | 10,550 | -98,653 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,678 | 31,023 | -26,655 |
| London Stansted Airport | 55,906 | 30,970 | -24,936 |
| ZLC | 40,997 | 15,858 | -25,139 |
| Liverpool Docks | 26,747 | 0 | -26,747 |
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