Import/export HS code 41079110: Sole leather
Full grain leather specifically used for making shoe soles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,173,538 |
| Belgium | 938,094 |
| Germany | 167,463 |
| Netherlands | 35,782 |
| France | 12,714 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,202,017 | 971,521 | -230,496 |
| Belgium | 400,086 | 538,008 | +137,922 |
| Germany | 81,286 | 86,177 | +4,891 |
| Netherlands | 21,248 | 14,534 | -6,714 |
| France | 8,402 | 4,312 | -4,090 |
| India | 0 | 8,175 | +8,175 |
| United States | 0 | 4,381 | +4,381 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,177,850 |
| Belgium | 946,496 |
| Germany | 170,456 |
| Spain | 32,789 |
| India | 8,175 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,202,017 | 975,833 | -226,184 |
| Belgium | 408,488 | 538,008 | +129,520 |
| Germany | 83,334 | 87,122 | +3,788 |
| Spain | 19,200 | 13,589 | -5,611 |
| India | 0 | 8,175 | +8,175 |
| United States | 0 | 4,381 | +4,381 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 3,292,833 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,024 |
| Air transport | 11,290 |
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) | 1,708,009 | 1,584,824 | -123,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 36,024 | +36,024 |
| Air transport | 5,030 | 6,260 | +1,230 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,695,686 |
| London | 1,461,463 |
| Eurotunnel | 124,150 |
| Thamesport | 18,988 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,748 |
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 | 753,116 | 942,570 | +189,454 |
| London | 862,831 | 598,632 | -264,199 |
| Eurotunnel | 91,101 | 33,049 | -58,052 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 18,988 | +18,988 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 18,748 | +18,748 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 8,861 | +8,861 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 4,942 | +4,942 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,526 | 0 | -2,526 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,504 | 0 | -2,504 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,318 | +1,318 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CROCKETT AND JONES LIMITED | 38 |
| T.R.LAWMAN LIMITED | 24 |
| STROMSHOLM LIMITED | 24 |
| CHURCH & CO LIMITED | 22 |
| FREED OF LONDON LIMITED | 22 |
| EUROLEATHERS 2000 LIMITED | 22 |
| TANSFORD LIMITED | 20 |
| CHURCH AND CO LIMITED | 16 |
| BROOKS ENGLAND LIMITED | 8 |
| HANSON-TOWER LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 Arab Emirates | 56,338 |
| France | 45,509 |
| Belgium | 40,142 |
| Netherlands | 39,292 |
| Japan | 21,199 |
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 Arab Emirates | 56,338 | 0 | -56,338 |
| France | 3,479 | 42,030 | +38,551 |
| Belgium | 26,493 | 13,649 | -12,844 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 39,292 | +39,292 |
| Japan | 21,199 | 0 | -21,199 |
| India | 12,690 | 3,356 | -9,334 |
| United States | 0 | 6,095 | +6,095 |
| Australia | 5,768 | 0 | -5,768 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,000 | +4,000 |
| Indonesia | 3,474 | 0 | -3,474 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 124,943 |
| Air transport | 95,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,266 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,972 | 94,971 | +64,999 |
| Air transport | 81,091 | 14,657 | -66,434 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,266 | 0 | -21,266 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,464 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,020 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,178 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,266 |
| Glasgow Airport | 6,095 |
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 | 26,493 | 94,971 | +68,478 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,664 | 3,356 | -42,308 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,972 | 5,206 | -28,766 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,266 | 0 | -21,266 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 6,095 | +6,095 |
| Dover | 3,479 | 0 | -3,479 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,455 | 0 | -1,455 |
Quick facts
HS code: 41079110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Full grain leather specifically used for making shoe soles