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 | 7,662,623 |
| Belgium | 3,428,457 |
| China | 735,144 |
| France | 516,535 |
| Germany | 351,756 |
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 | 4,150,379 | 3,512,244 | -638,135 |
| Belgium | 1,711,179 | 1,717,278 | +6,099 |
| China | 342,622 | 392,522 | +49,900 |
| France | 224,025 | 292,510 | +68,485 |
| Germany | 151,555 | 200,201 | +48,646 |
| Ireland | 142,438 | 113,303 | -29,135 |
| Austria | 113,513 | 22,602 | -90,911 |
| India | 89,960 | 33,536 | -56,424 |
| United States | 30,213 | 14,478 | -15,735 |
| Viet Nam | 27,715 | 0 | -27,715 |
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 | 7,467,524 |
| Belgium | 4,100,175 |
| China | 790,582 |
| Austria | 123,770 |
| 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 | 4,151,048 | 3,316,476 | -834,572 |
| Belgium | 1,907,670 | 2,192,505 | +284,835 |
| China | 390,250 | 400,332 | +10,082 |
| Austria | 106,638 | 17,132 | -89,506 |
| India | 83,873 | 33,536 | -50,337 |
| Germany | 46,648 | 8,018 | -38,630 |
| United States | 25,555 | 17,400 | -8,155 |
| United Kingdom | 16,104 | 3,910 | -12,194 |
| Sweden | 14,089 | 3,715 | -10,374 |
| Malaysia | 8,802 | 4,610 | -4,192 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Devon | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +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) | 10,318,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,137,356 |
| Other | 588,312 |
| Air transport | 337,198 |
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) | 5,348,401 | 4,970,365 | -378,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,226,082 | 911,274 | -314,808 |
| Other | 272,221 | 316,091 | +43,870 |
| Air transport | 207,257 | 129,941 | -77,316 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 5,845,236 |
| Killingholme | 2,122,972 |
| Purfleet | 1,264,927 |
| Immingham Docks | 852,117 |
| Hull | 811,052 |
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 | 3,167,163 | 2,678,073 | -489,090 |
| Killingholme | 1,405,649 | 717,323 | -688,326 |
| Purfleet | 544,081 | 720,846 | +176,765 |
| Immingham Docks | 215,212 | 636,905 | +421,693 |
| Hull | 431,140 | 379,912 | -51,228 |
| London | 300,121 | 288,595 | -11,526 |
| 000 | 272,221 | 316,091 | +43,870 |
| Felixstowe | 239,301 | 168,542 | -70,759 |
| Southampton | 78,804 | 96,496 | +17,692 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,499 | 36,707 | -64,792 |
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
|
36 |
|
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
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
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 | 28 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 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 | 575,345 |
| Ireland | 184,525 |
| Thailand | 182,958 |
| New Zealand | 156,985 |
| India | 130,671 |
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 | 488,905 | 86,440 | -402,465 |
| Ireland | 88,772 | 95,753 | +6,981 |
| Thailand | 182,958 | 0 | -182,958 |
| New Zealand | 3,338 | 153,647 | +150,309 |
| India | 111,460 | 19,211 | -92,249 |
| Hungary | 69,710 | 14,053 | -55,657 |
| Germany | 22,330 | 29,220 | +6,890 |
| Saudi Arabia | 33,711 | 0 | -33,711 |
| Czechia | 32,616 | 0 | -32,616 |
| Canada | 21,495 | 3,652 | -17,843 |
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 | 88,047 |
| Spain | 22,123 |
| Netherlands | 13,643 |
| China | 11,305 |
| XI | 4,666 |
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 | 45,294 | 42,753 | -2,541 |
| Spain | 3,577 | 18,546 | +14,969 |
| Netherlands | 6,010 | 7,633 | +1,623 |
| China | 4,416 | 6,889 | +2,473 |
| XI | 2,343 | 2,323 | -20 |
| Nicaragua | 3,858 | 0 | -3,858 |
| Belgium | 764 | 643 | -121 |
| India | 532 | 311 | -221 |
| 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 | 1,016,835 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 334,375 |
| Other | 153,238 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 119,547 |
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 | 703,211 | 313,624 | -389,587 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 322,717 | 11,658 | -311,059 |
| Other | 70,627 | 82,611 | +11,984 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,074 | 58,473 | -2,601 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 492,689 |
| East Midlands Airport | 215,265 |
| Felixstowe | 188,542 |
| 000 | 153,238 |
| 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 | 443,725 | 48,964 | -394,761 |
| East Midlands Airport | 166,856 | 48,409 | -118,447 |
| Felixstowe | 188,542 | 0 | -188,542 |
| 000 | 70,627 | 82,611 | +11,984 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,676 | 144,715 | +143,039 |
| London Gateway Port | 100,571 | 10,158 | -90,413 |
| London Stansted Airport | 51,908 | 44,310 | -7,598 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,358 | 28,175 | -14,183 |
| ZLC | 35,837 | 21,834 | -14,003 |
| Dover | 5,157 | 24,843 | +19,686 |
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