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 | 7,864,269 |
| Netherlands | 7,846,414 |
| Portugal | 4,977,492 |
| Turkey | 1,547,025 |
| Ireland | 1,344,036 |
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 | 4,840,979 | 3,023,290 | -1,817,689 |
| Netherlands | 4,235,878 | 3,610,536 | -625,342 |
| Portugal | 3,396,059 | 1,581,433 | -1,814,626 |
| Turkey | 672,136 | 874,889 | +202,753 |
| Ireland | 741,842 | 602,194 | -139,648 |
| Belgium | 578,761 | 481,520 | -97,241 |
| Italy | 509,104 | 524,861 | +15,757 |
| France | 398,000 | 211,253 | -186,747 |
| Lithuania | 139,939 | 57,004 | -82,935 |
| New Zealand | 88,602 | 85,345 | -3,257 |
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 | 8,051,948 |
| Netherlands | 7,867,668 |
| Portugal | 5,136,284 |
| Turkey | 1,553,996 |
| Italy | 1,441,137 |
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 | 4,921,030 | 3,130,918 | -1,790,112 |
| Netherlands | 4,161,796 | 3,705,872 | -455,924 |
| Portugal | 3,597,302 | 1,538,982 | -2,058,320 |
| Turkey | 676,390 | 877,606 | +201,216 |
| Italy | 802,573 | 638,564 | -164,009 |
| Belgium | 391,995 | 347,450 | -44,545 |
| Lithuania | 139,939 | 57,004 | -82,935 |
| Viet Nam | 119,743 | 49,312 | -70,431 |
| Malaysia | 66,610 | 65,861 | -749 |
| Canada | 53,770 | 32,106 | -21,664 |
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 | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 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) | 12,232,101 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,888,416 |
| Other | 1,925,954 |
| Air transport | 1,246,434 |
| Road transport | 76,442 |
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) | 7,220,633 | 5,011,468 | -2,209,165 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,892,611 | 4,995,805 | -1,896,806 |
| Other | 1,106,779 | 819,175 | -287,604 |
| Air transport | 844,961 | 401,473 | -443,488 |
| Road transport | 0 | 76,442 | +76,442 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,990,316 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,799,629 |
| Felixstowe | 3,131,411 |
| Dover | 2,991,743 |
| 000 | 1,925,954 |
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 | 4,124,832 | 2,865,484 | -1,259,348 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,929,836 | 1,869,793 | -1,060,043 |
| Felixstowe | 1,593,988 | 1,537,423 | -56,565 |
| Dover | 1,660,673 | 1,331,070 | -329,603 |
| 000 | 1,106,779 | 819,175 | -287,604 |
| Thamesport | 753,148 | 317,349 | -435,799 |
| Newhaven | 730,148 | 218,586 | -511,562 |
| Southampton | 544,887 | 396,995 | -147,892 |
| Immingham Docks | 463,322 | 309,818 | -153,504 |
| Killingholme | 424,445 | 244,858 | -179,587 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PORTWEST CLOTHING LIMITED | 112 |
| BEESWIFT LIMITED | 102 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 47 |
| DELTA PLUS (U.K.) LIMITED | 46 |
| ARCO LIMITED | 44 |
| NEEDLERS LIMITED | 43 |
| IMPACTO PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS INC. | 41 |
| OREGON TOOL U.K. LIMITED | 40 |
| TRILANCO LIMITED | 39 |
| MARINECO LIMITED | 37 |
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 | 1,785,726 |
| France | 1,518,975 |
| Ghana | 1,204,932 |
| United States | 529,683 |
| Netherlands | 378,223 |
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 | 947,593 | 838,133 | -109,460 |
| France | 1,008,707 | 510,268 | -498,439 |
| Ghana | 954,598 | 250,334 | -704,264 |
| United States | 240,310 | 289,373 | +49,063 |
| Netherlands | 166,438 | 211,785 | +45,347 |
| Spain | 120,876 | 178,617 | +57,741 |
| Singapore | 98,619 | 174,473 | +75,854 |
| China | 78,053 | 165,978 | +87,925 |
| United Arab Emirates | 38,117 | 135,303 | +97,186 |
| Belgium | 78,383 | 90,389 | +12,006 |
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 | 1,318,313 |
| Turkey | 307,784 |
| Poland | 56,694 |
| XI | 12,936 |
| Belgium | 12,708 |
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 | 682,511 | 635,802 | -46,709 |
| Turkey | 162,112 | 145,672 | -16,440 |
| Poland | 33,004 | 23,690 | -9,314 |
| XI | 12,656 | 280 | -12,376 |
| Belgium | 12,073 | 635 | -11,438 |
| Italy | 4,529 | 1,405 | -3,124 |
| China | 1,009 | 570 | -439 |
| Bulgaria | 1,235 | 61 | -1,174 |
| France | 496 | 545 | +49 |
| Ireland | 430 | 338 | -92 |
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) | 2,870,091 |
| Air transport | 2,377,294 |
| Other | 1,720,203 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,422,667 |
| Road transport | 1,287 |
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) | 1,638,127 | 1,231,964 | -406,163 |
| Air transport | 1,677,564 | 699,730 | -977,834 |
| Other | 911,189 | 809,014 | -102,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 595,438 | 827,229 | +231,791 |
| Road transport | 1,287 | 0 | -1,287 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,461,491 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,134,940 |
| 000 | 1,720,203 |
| London Gateway Port | 966,201 |
| Southampton | 242,724 |
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 | 1,460,984 | 1,000,507 | -460,477 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,545,246 | 589,694 | -955,552 |
| 000 | 911,189 | 809,014 | -102,175 |
| London Gateway Port | 313,565 | 652,636 | +339,071 |
| Southampton | 138,471 | 104,253 | -34,218 |
| Harwich | 55,189 | 135,856 | +80,667 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,239 | 87,799 | +27,560 |
| East Midlands Airport | 70,226 | 57,003 | -13,223 |
| Dover | 91,627 | 30,362 | -61,265 |
| ZLC | 41,676 | 27,930 | -13,746 |
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