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 | 7,362,061 |
| India | 3,799,009 |
| Slovakia | 3,525,112 |
| France | 2,858,241 |
| Taiwan | 1,910,250 |
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 | 4,435,563 | 2,926,498 | -1,509,065 |
| India | 1,859,501 | 1,939,508 | +80,007 |
| Slovakia | 3,525,112 | 0 | -3,525,112 |
| France | 1,673,470 | 1,184,771 | -488,699 |
| Taiwan | 1,153,871 | 756,379 | -397,492 |
| Germany | 838,987 | 959,303 | +120,316 |
| Netherlands | 1,001,868 | 354,322 | -647,546 |
| United States | 715,424 | 323,324 | -392,100 |
| Italy | 452,448 | 281,388 | -171,060 |
| Thailand | 107,169 | 139,832 | +32,663 |
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 | 8,003,346 |
| India | 3,690,708 |
| Taiwan | 2,124,172 |
| France | 1,989,797 |
| Germany | 1,534,445 |
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 | 4,859,144 | 3,144,202 | -1,714,942 |
| India | 1,808,501 | 1,882,207 | +73,706 |
| Taiwan | 1,196,844 | 927,328 | -269,516 |
| France | 1,166,590 | 823,207 | -343,383 |
| Germany | 756,945 | 777,500 | +20,555 |
| United States | 769,847 | 386,545 | -383,302 |
| Netherlands | 817,061 | 216,915 | -600,146 |
| Italy | 513,981 | 346,198 | -167,783 |
| Austria | 200,011 | 161,129 | -38,882 |
| Thailand | 107,169 | 130,980 | +23,811 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 45 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 30 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 20 |
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 | 37 | 27 | -10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 | 22 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 19 | 12 | -7 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 9 | -7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 11 | -6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
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) | 11,298,370 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,795,197 |
| Air transport | 4,879,326 |
| Other | 4,005,288 |
| Road transport | 55,585 |
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) | 6,605,536 | 4,692,834 | -1,912,702 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,426,681 | 2,368,516 | -1,058,165 |
| Air transport | 2,706,284 | 2,173,042 | -533,242 |
| Other | 3,732,648 | 272,640 | -3,460,008 |
| Road transport | 26,543 | 29,042 | +2,499 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,835,431 |
| 000 | 4,005,288 |
| Southampton | 2,863,796 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,322,865 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,299,658 |
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 | 3,564,734 | 2,270,697 | -1,294,037 |
| 000 | 3,732,648 | 272,640 | -3,460,008 |
| Southampton | 1,756,525 | 1,107,271 | -649,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,132,311 | 190,554 | -941,757 |
| East Midlands Airport | 813,299 | 486,359 | -326,940 |
| Dover | 593,459 | 701,667 | +108,208 |
| Eurotunnel | 398,738 | 837,642 | +438,904 |
| London | 819,381 | 384,310 | -435,071 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 551,890 | 471,717 | -80,173 |
| London Gateway Port | 140,149 | 782,383 | +642,234 |
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 | 135 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 52 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 34 |
| Other manufacturing | 28 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 27 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 73 |
| 2025-11 | 71 |
| 2025-10 | 72 |
| 2025-09 | 65 |
| 2025-08 | 61 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HARRISON - SILVERDALE LIMITED | 119 |
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 113 |
| T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED | 111 |
| PENCOM ENGINEERING LIMITED | 96 |
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 93 |
| NORCROS GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 89 |
| NIGLON LIMITED | 81 |
| C.A.P. PRODUCTIONS LIMITED | 75 |
| HALLIBURTON MANUFACTURING AND SERVICES LIMITED | 75 |
| BAXI HEATING UK LIMITED | 74 |
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+ | 167 |
| 15m-54m | 47 |
| 0-1m | 36 |
| Other | 29 |
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 | 1,916,661 |
| United States | 1,226,589 |
| Ireland | 1,061,010 |
| Netherlands | 866,264 |
| Germany | 689,190 |
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 | 1,382,613 | 534,048 | -848,565 |
| United States | 781,012 | 445,577 | -335,435 |
| Ireland | 657,530 | 403,480 | -254,050 |
| Netherlands | 534,724 | 331,540 | -203,184 |
| Germany | 332,311 | 356,879 | +24,568 |
| Hungary | 241,145 | 364,098 | +122,953 |
| Spain | 129,980 | 324,117 | +194,137 |
| Costa Rica | 88,925 | 311,556 | +222,631 |
| China | 106,103 | 227,125 | +121,022 |
| Norway | 175,936 | 155,621 | -20,315 |
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 | 277,915 |
| Nicaragua | 26,910 |
| Ireland | 20,433 |
| XI | 8,619 |
| Germany | 851 |
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 | 152,517 | 125,398 | -27,119 |
| Nicaragua | 26,910 | 0 | -26,910 |
| Ireland | 811 | 19,622 | +18,811 |
| XI | 8,590 | 29 | -8,561 |
| Germany | 109 | 742 | +633 |
| Sweden | 158 | 32 | -126 |
| Switzerland | 167 | 0 | -167 |
| Taiwan | 121 | 0 | -121 |
| Italy | 95 | 0 | -95 |
| Viet Nam | 51 | 0 | -51 |
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 | 5,873,193 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,854,043 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,321,716 |
| Other | 336,263 |
| Road transport | 4,370 |
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 | 3,302,440 | 2,570,753 | -731,687 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,788,550 | 2,065,493 | -723,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,160,985 | 1,160,731 | -254 |
| Other | 189,879 | 146,384 | -43,495 |
| Road transport | 2,875 | 1,495 | -1,380 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,346,137 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,395,541 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,232,849 |
| ZLC | 1,137,586 |
| London Gateway Port | 850,842 |
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 | 1,986,229 | 1,359,908 | -626,321 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,342,049 | 1,053,492 | -288,557 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 530,683 | 702,166 | +171,483 |
| ZLC | 664,005 | 473,581 | -190,424 |
| London Gateway Port | 400,824 | 450,018 | +49,194 |
| Dover | 364,352 | 315,472 | -48,880 |
| Southampton | 192,128 | 450,460 | +258,332 |
| London Stansted Airport | 431,224 | 102,233 | -328,991 |
| Holyhead | 224,091 | 161,808 | -62,283 |
| Manchester Airport | 214,490 | 129,918 | -84,572 |
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