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How to Start a Bolts, Nuts, Screws & Nails Trading Business with Meydan Free Zone
Fasteners — bolts, nuts, screws, nails, and the full range of threaded and non-threaded fixing products — are a foundational consumable for every construction site, manufacturing facility, maintenance workshop, and hardware retail operation in the UAE. Every building that rises in Dubai, every piece of industrial equipment assembled in a UAE factory, and every maintenance job carried out in the country's vast commercial and residential building stock requires fasteners.
The global fasteners market was valued at USD 106.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 155.7 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 4.9%.[1] The UAE construction market — one of the world's most active at USD 121 billion in 2024 — and its large manufacturing base create a deep and consistent demand for fastener products across wholesale, retail, and project supply channels.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY | Construction Fastener Wholesalers Wholesale traders supplying structural bolts, anchor bolts, screws, and nails to construction contractors, steel fabricators, MEP contractors, and project supply companies across UAE building and infrastructure projects. |
| INDUSTRIAL & RETAIL | Industrial & Retail Fastener Distributors Distributors supplying metric and imperial fasteners, stainless steel fixings, self-drilling screws, and general hardware to industrial maintenance teams, workshops, and retail hardware stores. |
4773.88 - Bolts, Nuts, Screws & Nails Trading
Activity 4773.88 covers the trading of bolts, nuts, screws, and nails. This encompasses structural bolts and nuts, machine screws, self-tapping and self-drilling screws, wood screws, anchor bolts, stud bolts, wire nails, masonry nails, panel pins, coach screws, and the full range of threaded and non-threaded fastener products in all materials, standards, and sizes for construction, manufacturing, and general use.
Activity 4773.88 covers bolts, nuts, screws, and nails. Structural wire rope and rigging hardware are covered under activity 4773.59.
In short: if you are trading fasteners including bolts, nuts, screws, and nails, you are in. Wire rope and rigging hardware fall under activity 4773.59.
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Structural bolts & nutsHigh-tensile hex bolts, stud bolts, anchor bolts, and structural nuts for steel construction, civil engineering, and heavy industrial assembly. | Wood screws & construction nails Wood screws, decking screws, wire nails, brad nails, ring-shank nails, and construction fasteners for carpentry and building construction. |
| Machine screws & precision fastenersMetric and imperial machine screws, socket cap screws, set screws, and precision fasteners for machinery, equipment, and technical assembly. | Anchor bolts & fixing systems Chemical and mechanical anchor bolts, expansion anchors, threaded rods, and structural fixing systems for concrete and masonry applications. |
| Self-tapping & self-drilling screws | Self-tapping screws, self-drilling tek screws, and sheet metal screws for cladding, steelwork, and light fabrication applications. |
Third-Party Approval
This activity does not require third-party approval to obtain a business license from Meydan Free Zone.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This business activity is not subject to AML compliance requirements.
References
- ¹ Industry data — Global Fasteners Market and UAE Construction Market.
