Import/export HS code 741533: Screws, bolts, and nuts
Metal screws, bolts, nuts, and similar threaded fasteners made of copper or iron/steel
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,462,574 |
| India | 4,556,095 |
| Slovakia | 3,143,758 |
| France | 3,033,185 |
| Germany | 2,239,419 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,383,699 | 4,078,875 | -304,824 |
| India | 2,140,140 | 2,415,955 | +275,815 |
| Slovakia | 3,129,008 | 14,750 | -3,114,258 |
| France | 1,659,212 | 1,373,973 | -285,239 |
| Germany | 845,247 | 1,394,172 | +548,925 |
| Taiwan | 1,231,271 | 855,924 | -375,347 |
| Netherlands | 1,066,544 | 234,259 | -832,285 |
| United States | 625,849 | 365,730 | -260,119 |
| Italy | 452,433 | 297,895 | -154,538 |
| Thailand | 122,417 | 189,945 | +67,528 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,016,028 |
| India | 4,443,973 |
| Taiwan | 2,444,143 |
| France | 2,048,595 |
| Germany | 1,868,498 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,888,970 | 4,127,058 | -761,912 |
| India | 2,002,200 | 2,441,773 | +439,573 |
| Taiwan | 1,281,864 | 1,162,279 | -119,585 |
| France | 1,143,869 | 904,726 | -239,143 |
| Germany | 726,245 | 1,142,253 | +416,008 |
| United States | 699,802 | 444,573 | -255,229 |
| Netherlands | 885,414 | 73,621 | -811,793 |
| Italy | 501,105 | 406,215 | -94,890 |
| Austria | 193,257 | 217,792 | +24,535 |
| Thailand | 122,417 | 178,135 | +55,718 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 47 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 32 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
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 | 42 | 26 | -16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 | 24 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 13 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,684,949 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,462,104 |
| Air transport | 5,613,220 |
| Other | 3,750,176 |
| Road transport | 51,910 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,743,311 | 5,941,638 | -801,673 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,471,193 | 2,990,911 | -480,282 |
| Air transport | 2,720,836 | 2,892,384 | +171,548 |
| Other | 3,388,477 | 361,699 | -3,026,778 |
| Road transport | 37,529 | 14,381 | -23,148 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,248,726 |
| 000 | 3,750,176 |
| Southampton | 3,125,481 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,676,866 |
| Dover | 1,638,729 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,508,917 | 2,739,809 | -769,108 |
| 000 | 3,388,477 | 361,699 | -3,026,778 |
| Southampton | 1,667,161 | 1,458,320 | -208,841 |
| Eurotunnel | 701,430 | 975,436 | +274,006 |
| Dover | 612,123 | 1,026,606 | +414,483 |
| London Gateway Port | 408,905 | 1,090,975 | +682,070 |
| East Midlands Airport | 796,826 | 694,334 | -102,492 |
| London | 836,289 | 493,032 | -343,257 |
| London Stansted Airport | 549,984 | 521,402 | -28,582 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 805,435 | 245,694 | -559,741 |
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
|
131 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
55 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
36 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
30 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
26 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 64 |
| 2026-04 | 71 |
| 2026-03 | 68 |
| 2026-02 | 79 |
| 2026-01 | 73 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HARRISON - SILVERDALE LIMITED | 124 |
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 118 |
| T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED | 116 |
| PENCOM ENGINEERING LIMITED | 99 |
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 98 |
| NORCROS GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 93 |
| NIGLON LIMITED | 82 |
| BAXI HEATING UK LIMITED | 79 |
| C.A.P. PRODUCTIONS LIMITED | 79 |
| HALLIBURTON MANUFACTURING AND SERVICES LIMITED | 75 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 170 |
| 54m+ | 162 |
| 15m-54m | 48 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
| Other | 30 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,476,564 |
| United States | 1,381,281 |
| Ireland | 1,018,434 |
| Netherlands | 755,939 |
| Germany | 674,651 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,014,562 | 462,002 | -552,560 |
| United States | 838,826 | 542,455 | -296,371 |
| Ireland | 651,865 | 366,569 | -285,296 |
| Netherlands | 386,630 | 369,309 | -17,321 |
| Germany | 369,619 | 305,032 | -64,587 |
| Costa Rica | 217,887 | 387,102 | +169,215 |
| Hungary | 326,030 | 278,891 | -47,139 |
| Spain | 315,741 | 129,296 | -186,445 |
| China | 134,271 | 244,391 | +110,120 |
| Norway | 156,373 | 206,400 | +50,027 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 296,309 |
| Ireland | 37,023 |
| Nicaragua | 19,672 |
| XI | 6,141 |
| Germany | 855 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 140,835 | 155,474 | +14,639 |
| Ireland | 1,374 | 35,649 | +34,275 |
| Nicaragua | 19,672 | 0 | -19,672 |
| XI | 6,112 | 29 | -6,083 |
| Germany | 109 | 746 | +637 |
| Switzerland | 167 | 0 | -167 |
| Sweden | 120 | 0 | -120 |
| Taiwan | 108 | 0 | -108 |
| Hungary | 0 | 96 | +96 |
| Italy | 95 | 0 | -95 |
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 | 6,194,577 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,589,055 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,216,903 |
| Other | 362,434 |
| Road transport | 1,495 |
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 | 3,425,493 | 2,769,084 | -656,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,529,276 | 2,059,779 | -469,497 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,134,697 | 1,082,206 | -52,491 |
| Other | 169,150 | 193,284 | +24,134 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,495 | +1,495 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,970,031 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,234,885 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,606,575 |
| ZLC | 1,126,316 |
| London Gateway Port | 896,007 |
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 | 1,685,141 | 1,284,890 | -400,251 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,313,270 | 921,615 | -391,655 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 673,162 | 933,413 | +260,251 |
| ZLC | 839,072 | 287,244 | -551,828 |
| London Gateway Port | 523,150 | 372,857 | -150,293 |
| Dover | 379,723 | 358,534 | -21,189 |
| London Stansted Airport | 348,508 | 258,987 | -89,521 |
| Southampton | 274,733 | 319,061 | +44,328 |
| 000 | 169,150 | 193,284 | +24,134 |
| Holyhead | 247,234 | 89,847 | -157,387 |
Quick facts
HS code: 741533
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Metal screws, bolts, nuts, and similar threaded fasteners made of copper or iron/steel