Import/export HS code 42032910: Protective leather workwear
Leather clothing designed for protection in various trades, such as welding or construction
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 7,839,743 |
| China | 3,281,713 |
| India | 3,062,440 |
| Germany | 1,836,921 |
| Sweden | 1,627,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 3,953,049 | 3,886,694 | -66,355 |
| China | 1,860,012 | 1,421,701 | -438,311 |
| India | 1,617,727 | 1,444,713 | -173,014 |
| Germany | 674,325 | 1,162,596 | +488,271 |
| Sweden | 848,903 | 778,164 | -70,739 |
| France | 407,049 | 318,824 | -88,225 |
| Netherlands | 290,330 | 356,533 | +66,203 |
| United States | 346,754 | 17,765 | -328,989 |
| Czechia | 158,939 | 179,642 | +20,703 |
| Belgium | 164,197 | 87,143 | -77,054 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 9,417,303 |
| China | 4,508,648 |
| India | 3,468,624 |
| Viet Nam | 1,198,138 |
| Cambodia | 509,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 4,622,590 | 4,794,713 | +172,123 |
| China | 2,568,024 | 1,940,624 | -627,400 |
| India | 1,835,312 | 1,633,312 | -202,000 |
| Viet Nam | 348,496 | 849,642 | +501,146 |
| Cambodia | 320,046 | 189,666 | -130,380 |
| United States | 233,190 | 45,919 | -187,271 |
| France | 97,140 | 83,535 | -13,605 |
| Morocco | 110,884 | 63,255 | -47,629 |
| Poland | 66,827 | 85,902 | +19,075 |
| Malaysia | 50,885 | 72,730 | +21,845 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
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 | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Kent | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Essex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 5 | -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) | 11,827,590 |
| Air transport | 6,004,682 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,721,328 |
| Other | 1,328,336 |
| Road transport | 62,417 |
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) | 6,251,187 | 5,576,403 | -674,784 |
| Air transport | 2,713,055 | 3,291,627 | +578,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,062,388 | 658,940 | -403,448 |
| Other | 752,705 | 575,631 | -177,074 |
| Road transport | 6,251 | 56,166 | +49,915 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,064,594 |
| Southampton | 3,270,481 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,688,262 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,644,002 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,621,120 |
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 | 2,925,369 | 2,139,225 | -786,144 |
| Southampton | 1,480,676 | 1,789,805 | +309,129 |
| London Gateway Port | 774,132 | 914,130 | +139,998 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,004,138 | 639,864 | -364,274 |
| Birmingham Airport | 683,833 | 937,287 | +253,454 |
| 000 | 752,705 | 575,631 | -177,074 |
| Thamesport | 766,318 | 276,870 | -489,448 |
| London Stansted Airport | 147,197 | 802,076 | +654,879 |
| Manchester Airport | 505,431 | 443,259 | -62,172 |
| East Midlands Airport | 337,423 | 432,647 | +95,224 |
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 | 89 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 43 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 16 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 45 |
| 2025-10 | 47 |
| 2025-09 | 36 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PORTWEST CLOTHING LIMITED | 120 |
| MHS INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD | 118 |
| BEESWIFT LIMITED | 115 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 112 |
| ARCO LIMITED | 105 |
| ULTIMATE CLEANERS (INDUSTRIAL) LIMITED | 90 |
| DELTA PLUS (U.K.) LIMITED | 87 |
| CLYDESDALE LIMITED | 78 |
| LE MARK GROUP LTD | 77 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 72 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 93 |
| 54m+ | 56 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 645,055 |
| Czechia | 361,335 |
| Saudi Arabia | 242,959 |
| Portugal | 234,444 |
| Netherlands | 172,277 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 308,988 | 336,067 | +27,079 |
| Czechia | 152,938 | 208,397 | +55,459 |
| Saudi Arabia | 184,430 | 58,529 | -125,901 |
| Portugal | 219,155 | 15,289 | -203,866 |
| Netherlands | 105,822 | 66,455 | -39,367 |
| United States | 69,658 | 98,376 | +28,718 |
| Libya | 13,482 | 127,929 | +114,447 |
| Greece | 54,351 | 53,618 | -733 |
| United Arab Emirates | 84,394 | 17,000 | -67,394 |
| France | 50,983 | 46,110 | -4,873 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 249,673 |
| China | 32,082 |
| XI | 5,199 |
| Ireland | 876 |
| Cambodia | 373 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 89,436 | 160,237 | +70,801 |
| China | 18,626 | 13,456 | -5,170 |
| XI | 3,680 | 1,519 | -2,161 |
| Ireland | 0 | 876 | +876 |
| Cambodia | 243 | 130 | -113 |
| Bangladesh | 130 | 159 | +29 |
| Taiwan | 158 | 0 | -158 |
| India | 100 | 9 | -91 |
| Pakistan | 66 | 4 | -62 |
| Denmark | 67 | 0 | -67 |
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 | 1,413,973 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,297,016 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 601,680 |
| Other | 360,102 |
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 | 796,522 | 617,451 | -179,071 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 731,125 | 565,891 | -165,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 264,291 | 337,389 | +73,098 |
| Other | 181,113 | 178,989 | -2,124 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 927,357 |
| East Midlands Airport | 511,742 |
| 000 | 360,102 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 249,764 |
| ZLC | 219,977 |
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 | 548,852 | 378,505 | -170,347 |
| East Midlands Airport | 282,596 | 229,146 | -53,450 |
| 000 | 181,113 | 178,989 | -2,124 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 100,465 | 149,299 | +48,834 |
| ZLC | 89,630 | 130,347 | +40,717 |
| Felixstowe | 15,486 | 168,310 | +152,824 |
| London Gateway Port | 131,593 | 52,008 | -79,585 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 174,183 | 4,740 | -169,443 |
| Holyhead | 62,478 | 110,776 | +48,298 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,954 | 58,189 | +15,235 |
Quick facts
HS code: 42032910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Leather clothing designed for protection in various trades, such as welding or construction