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 | 7,507,204 |
| Belgium | 3,340,688 |
| France | 851,453 |
| China | 810,217 |
| Germany | 392,337 |
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 | 3,705,844 | 3,801,360 | +95,516 |
| Belgium | 1,752,729 | 1,587,959 | -164,770 |
| France | 401,257 | 450,196 | +48,939 |
| China | 387,978 | 422,239 | +34,261 |
| Germany | 192,369 | 199,968 | +7,599 |
| Ireland | 114,744 | 106,332 | -8,412 |
| Austria | 79,575 | 49,016 | -30,559 |
| India | 72,179 | 49,683 | -22,496 |
| Sweden | 35,726 | 11,013 | -24,713 |
| United States | 7,926 | 26,970 | +19,044 |
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 | 7,772,852 |
| Belgium | 3,882,927 |
| China | 863,874 |
| 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 | 3,941,310 | 3,831,542 | -109,768 |
| Belgium | 1,910,835 | 1,972,092 | +61,257 |
| China | 391,026 | 472,848 | +81,822 |
| India | 72,179 | 43,596 | -28,583 |
| Austria | 72,549 | 42,377 | -30,172 |
| Germany | 81,045 | 26,604 | -54,441 |
| Sweden | 35,726 | 11,013 | -24,713 |
| United States | 5,901 | 23,209 | +17,308 |
| Taiwan | 18,232 | 3,755 | -14,477 |
| United Kingdom | 7,659 | 12,355 | +4,696 |
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 | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Devon | 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) | 10,355,193 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,372,246 |
| Other | 560,383 |
| Air transport | 311,947 |
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) | 5,306,235 | 5,048,958 | -257,277 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,138,975 | 1,233,271 | +94,296 |
| Other | 258,980 | 301,403 | +42,423 |
| Air transport | 136,261 | 175,686 | +39,425 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 5,966,059 |
| Killingholme | 2,594,677 |
| Purfleet | 1,121,936 |
| Hull | 757,752 |
| 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 | 2,835,231 | 3,130,828 | +295,597 |
| Killingholme | 1,955,564 | 639,113 | -1,316,451 |
| Purfleet | 377,895 | 744,041 | +366,146 |
| Hull | 377,431 | 380,321 | +2,890 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 593,073 | +593,073 |
| 000 | 258,980 | 301,403 | +42,423 |
| London | 312,273 | 234,425 | -77,848 |
| Felixstowe | 297,255 | 246,823 | -50,432 |
| Southampton | 89,447 | 69,527 | -19,920 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,903 | 130,433 | +116,530 |
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 | 41 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 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 | 32 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | 545,004 |
| Ireland | 189,380 |
| Thailand | 186,424 |
| New Zealand | 156,390 |
| India | 136,503 |
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 | 104,588 | 440,416 | +335,828 |
| Ireland | 95,968 | 93,412 | -2,556 |
| Thailand | 3,466 | 182,958 | +179,492 |
| New Zealand | 3,569 | 152,821 | +149,252 |
| India | 117,518 | 18,985 | -98,533 |
| Hungary | 51,501 | 62,326 | +10,825 |
| Germany | 18,943 | 20,629 | +1,686 |
| Saudi Arabia | 33,711 | 0 | -33,711 |
| Czechia | 32,616 | 0 | -32,616 |
| Netherlands | 22,213 | 8,651 | -13,562 |
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 | 84,576 |
| Netherlands | 14,160 |
| Spain | 12,952 |
| China | 11,445 |
| Nicaragua | 5,689 |
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 | 40,396 | 44,180 | +3,784 |
| Netherlands | 7,275 | 6,885 | -390 |
| Spain | 0 | 12,952 | +12,952 |
| China | 3,693 | 7,752 | +4,059 |
| Nicaragua | 5,689 | 0 | -5,689 |
| XI | 2,765 | 1,487 | -1,278 |
| Belgium | 790 | 601 | -189 |
| India | 514 | 445 | -69 |
| France | 321 | 0 | -321 |
| Taiwan | 77 | 6 | -71 |
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 | 1,065,986 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 351,268 |
| Other | 142,141 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 137,602 |
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 | 360,549 | 705,437 | +344,888 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 144,397 | 206,871 | +62,474 |
| Other | 64,620 | 77,521 | +12,901 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,145 | 72,457 | +7,312 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 473,669 |
| East Midlands Airport | 271,730 |
| Felixstowe | 193,237 |
| Manchester Airport | 146,391 |
| 000 | 142,141 |
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 | 77,244 | 396,425 | +319,181 |
| East Midlands Airport | 174,382 | 97,348 | -77,034 |
| Felixstowe | 9,025 | 184,212 | +175,187 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,676 | 144,715 | +143,039 |
| 000 | 64,620 | 77,521 | +12,901 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,203 | 10,550 | -98,653 |
| London Stansted Airport | 71,711 | 41,282 | -30,429 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,613 | 45,354 | -6,259 |
| ZLC | 34,397 | 22,458 | -11,939 |
| 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