Import/export HS code 640110: Safety shoes with metal toe caps
Protective footwear designed with a metal cap to protect toes, often used in construction or industrial work
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 | 7,926,952 |
| Netherlands | 7,472,904 |
| Portugal | 5,165,820 |
| Turkey | 1,508,947 |
| Ireland | 1,397,326 |
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 | 4,844,892 | 3,082,060 | -1,762,832 |
| Netherlands | 4,020,986 | 3,451,918 | -569,068 |
| Portugal | 3,508,085 | 1,657,735 | -1,850,350 |
| Turkey | 678,414 | 830,533 | +152,119 |
| Ireland | 703,033 | 694,293 | -8,740 |
| Belgium | 665,447 | 461,075 | -204,372 |
| Italy | 460,092 | 512,869 | +52,777 |
| France | 409,010 | 232,779 | -176,231 |
| Lithuania | 159,937 | 54,784 | -105,153 |
| New Zealand | 48,273 | 97,714 | +49,441 |
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 | 8,090,710 |
| Netherlands | 7,553,413 |
| Portugal | 5,262,609 |
| Turkey | 1,515,918 |
| Italy | 1,408,342 |
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 | 4,887,110 | 3,203,600 | -1,683,510 |
| Netherlands | 4,059,565 | 3,493,848 | -565,717 |
| Portugal | 3,596,667 | 1,665,942 | -1,930,725 |
| Turkey | 680,289 | 835,629 | +155,340 |
| Italy | 767,685 | 640,657 | -127,028 |
| Belgium | 444,893 | 328,628 | -116,265 |
| Lithuania | 159,937 | 54,784 | -105,153 |
| Viet Nam | 119,743 | 25,506 | -94,237 |
| Malaysia | 65,946 | 67,379 | +1,433 |
| Canada | 42,584 | 43,292 | +708 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
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) | 12,087,534 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,789,455 |
| Other | 2,047,537 |
| Air transport | 1,296,184 |
| Road transport | 40,688 |
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) | 7,084,120 | 5,003,414 | -2,080,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,803,973 | 4,985,482 | -1,818,491 |
| Other | 1,112,930 | 934,607 | -178,323 |
| Air transport | 937,156 | 359,028 | -578,128 |
| Road transport | 0 | 40,688 | +40,688 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 7,077,941 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,855,557 |
| Dover | 2,940,446 |
| Felixstowe | 2,928,445 |
| 000 | 2,047,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,835,693 | 3,242,248 | -593,445 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,877,448 | 1,978,109 | -899,339 |
| Dover | 1,637,598 | 1,302,848 | -334,750 |
| Felixstowe | 1,606,771 | 1,321,674 | -285,097 |
| 000 | 1,112,930 | 934,607 | -178,323 |
| Thamesport | 743,972 | 323,713 | -420,259 |
| Newhaven | 740,405 | 223,107 | -517,298 |
| Southampton | 538,503 | 372,992 | -165,511 |
| Killingholme | 479,877 | 244,858 | -235,019 |
| London | 306,886 | 332,112 | +25,226 |
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 | 57 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
| 2025-07 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PORTWEST CLOTHING LIMITED | 111 |
| BEESWIFT LIMITED | 101 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 46 |
| DELTA PLUS (U.K.) LIMITED | 45 |
| ARCO LIMITED | 44 |
| NEEDLERS LIMITED | 43 |
| IMPACTO PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS INC. | 41 |
| OREGON TOOL U.K. LIMITED | 39 |
| TRILANCO LIMITED | 38 |
| MARINECO LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 1,842,027 |
| France | 1,488,429 |
| Ghana | 1,346,529 |
| United States | 542,723 |
| Netherlands | 402,342 |
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 | 1,014,560 | 827,467 | -187,093 |
| France | 969,632 | 518,797 | -450,835 |
| Ghana | 1,100,551 | 245,978 | -854,573 |
| United States | 253,350 | 289,373 | +36,023 |
| Netherlands | 201,408 | 200,934 | -474 |
| Singapore | 147,853 | 174,473 | +26,620 |
| Spain | 113,360 | 138,487 | +25,127 |
| China | 78,053 | 165,978 | +87,925 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,288 | 146,132 | +118,844 |
| Belgium | 80,823 | 81,747 | +924 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,367,760 |
| Turkey | 314,022 |
| Poland | 58,435 |
| XI | 13,830 |
| Belgium | 12,722 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 746,140 | 621,620 | -124,520 |
| Turkey | 164,668 | 149,354 | -15,314 |
| Poland | 33,179 | 25,256 | -7,923 |
| XI | 12,470 | 1,360 | -11,110 |
| Belgium | 11,990 | 732 | -11,258 |
| Italy | 4,529 | 1,405 | -3,124 |
| China | 961 | 704 | -257 |
| Bulgaria | 1,235 | 61 | -1,174 |
| XU | 1,289 | 0 | -1,289 |
| France | 0 | 1,041 | +1,041 |
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) | 2,794,949 |
| Air transport | 2,393,734 |
| Other | 1,779,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,602,785 |
| Road transport | 3,030 |
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) | 1,657,494 | 1,137,455 | -520,039 |
| Air transport | 1,690,709 | 703,025 | -987,684 |
| Other | 977,852 | 801,931 | -175,921 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 806,816 | 795,969 | -10,847 |
| Road transport | 3,030 | 0 | -3,030 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,400,925 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,150,005 |
| 000 | 1,779,783 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,081,400 |
| Southampton | 293,105 |
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 | 1,477,311 | 923,614 | -553,697 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,553,827 | 596,178 | -957,649 |
| 000 | 977,852 | 801,931 | -175,921 |
| London Gateway Port | 463,808 | 617,592 | +153,784 |
| Southampton | 186,625 | 106,480 | -80,145 |
| Harwich | 58,168 | 123,084 | +64,916 |
| Immingham Docks | 67,631 | 83,925 | +16,294 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,886 | 51,661 | -25,225 |
| Dover | 96,284 | 31,870 | -64,414 |
| ZLC | 41,960 | 29,389 | -12,571 |
Quick facts
HS code: 640110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Protective footwear designed with a metal cap to protect toes, often used in construction or industrial work