Import/export HS code 741521: Washers, including spring washers
Flat or spring washers used in fastening applications, made of copper or iron/steel
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,596,081 |
| China | 560,999 |
| India | 445,655 |
| Sweden | 393,262 |
| France | 301,293 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 979,447 | 616,634 | -362,813 |
| China | 374,019 | 186,980 | -187,039 |
| India | 179,843 | 265,812 | +85,969 |
| Sweden | 149,185 | 244,077 | +94,892 |
| France | 153,696 | 147,597 | -6,099 |
| Netherlands | 120,091 | 104,941 | -15,150 |
| United States | 87,590 | 73,227 | -14,363 |
| Hungary | 127,590 | 11,428 | -116,162 |
| Switzerland | 36,185 | 83,169 | +46,984 |
| Italy | 91,367 | 26,646 | -64,721 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,975,058 |
| China | 569,786 |
| Japan | 499,388 |
| India | 448,215 |
| United States | 217,215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,244,759 | 730,299 | -514,460 |
| China | 346,265 | 223,521 | -122,744 |
| Japan | 198,852 | 300,536 | +101,684 |
| India | 183,386 | 264,829 | +81,443 |
| United States | 118,639 | 98,576 | -20,063 |
| Netherlands | 63,232 | 69,487 | +6,255 |
| Italy | 66,909 | 34,539 | -32,370 |
| Austria | 0 | 73,172 | +73,172 |
| France | 30,631 | 28,984 | -1,647 |
| United Kingdom | 35,567 | 14,253 | -21,314 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
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 | 15 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 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) | 1,822,059 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,370,366 |
| Air transport | 1,081,490 |
| Other | 94,902 |
| Rail transport | 22,469 |
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) | 1,021,870 | 800,189 | -221,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 715,461 | 654,905 | -60,556 |
| Air transport | 625,356 | 456,134 | -169,222 |
| Other | 55,184 | 39,718 | -15,466 |
| Rail transport | 13,377 | 9,092 | -4,285 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,110 | +5,110 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 899,350 |
| Thamesport | 437,635 |
| Immingham Docks | 419,533 |
| East Midlands Airport | 384,724 |
| Birmingham Airport | 328,776 |
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 | 512,543 | 386,807 | -125,736 |
| Thamesport | 294,163 | 143,472 | -150,691 |
| Immingham Docks | 146,416 | 273,117 | +126,701 |
| East Midlands Airport | 221,740 | 162,984 | -58,756 |
| Birmingham Airport | 153,622 | 175,154 | +21,532 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 263,735 | 57,399 | -206,336 |
| Eurotunnel | 156,378 | 160,391 | +4,013 |
| Felixstowe | 124,275 | 110,245 | -14,030 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,010 | 37,686 | -63,324 |
| Harwich | 56,602 | 76,884 | +20,282 |
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
|
54 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
19 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 22 |
| 2026-04 | 27 |
| 2026-03 | 34 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 97 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 54 |
| DELIGO LIMITED | 49 |
| W.J.VINCENT GROUP LIMITED | 49 |
| VOLKSWAGEN GROUP UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 48 |
| ELRING PARTS LIMITED | 48 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 43 |
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| WURTH UK LIMITED | 38 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 94 |
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | 1,123,953 |
| Germany | 373,651 |
| China | 330,399 |
| India | 271,124 |
| Romania | 234,680 |
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 | 506,050 | 617,903 | +111,853 |
| Germany | 178,287 | 195,364 | +17,077 |
| China | 182,518 | 147,881 | -34,637 |
| India | 150,384 | 120,740 | -29,644 |
| Romania | 119,866 | 114,814 | -5,052 |
| France | 98,835 | 64,830 | -34,005 |
| Netherlands | 112,244 | 49,154 | -63,090 |
| Ireland | 67,543 | 72,062 | +4,519 |
| Czechia | 33,957 | 91,994 | +58,037 |
| Canada | 83,385 | 38,216 | -45,169 |
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 | 27,332 |
| Ireland | 27,272 |
| XI | 9,975 |
| China | 9,633 |
| Germany | 7,090 |
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 | 27,210 | 122 | -27,088 |
| Ireland | 3,107 | 24,165 | +21,058 |
| XI | 7,992 | 1,983 | -6,009 |
| China | 3,619 | 6,014 | +2,395 |
| Germany | 2,081 | 5,009 | +2,928 |
| India | 249 | 329 | +80 |
| Italy | 74 | 347 | +273 |
| France | 95 | 7 | -88 |
| United States | 10 | 16 | +6 |
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 | 2,801,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,135,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 844,988 |
| Other | 82,598 |
| Road transport | 4,112 |
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 | 1,426,194 | 1,375,209 | -50,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 631,988 | 503,462 | -128,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 480,561 | 364,427 | -116,134 |
| Other | 44,524 | 38,074 | -6,450 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,112 | +4,112 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,112,384 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,045,293 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 867,399 |
| London Gateway Port | 303,023 |
| Liverpool Docks | 250,632 |
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 | 466,087 | 646,297 | +180,210 |
| East Midlands Airport | 596,601 | 448,692 | -147,909 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 445,034 | 422,365 | -22,669 |
| London Gateway Port | 280,821 | 22,202 | -258,619 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,573 | 241,059 | +231,486 |
| ZLC | 131,485 | 100,781 | -30,704 |
| London Stansted Airport | 125,695 | 53,986 | -71,709 |
| Manchester Airport | 77,423 | 98,185 | +20,762 |
| Southampton | 98,255 | 67,860 | -30,395 |
| Immingham Docks | 115,016 | 35,431 | -79,585 |
Quick facts
HS code: 741521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat or spring washers used in fastening applications, made of copper or iron/steel