Import/export HS code 8303: Safes and strongboxes
Heavy-duty metal safes, strongboxes, and lockers for securing valuables like cash or documents
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 | 23,646,330 |
| France | 10,127,301 |
| Poland | 5,480,179 |
| Netherlands | 4,800,554 |
| Germany | 3,499,769 |
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 | 13,604,803 | 10,041,527 | -3,563,276 |
| France | 6,014,812 | 4,112,489 | -1,902,323 |
| Poland | 3,180,882 | 2,299,297 | -881,585 |
| Netherlands | 1,946,387 | 2,854,167 | +907,780 |
| Germany | 2,079,320 | 1,420,449 | -658,871 |
| Bulgaria | 1,257,031 | 1,254,248 | -2,783 |
| United States | 1,147,876 | 622,366 | -525,510 |
| Italy | 658,390 | 657,273 | -1,117 |
| Sweden | 521,958 | 691,882 | +169,924 |
| Spain | 572,112 | 587,130 | +15,018 |
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 | 35,478,397 |
| Poland | 6,125,469 |
| Germany | 3,273,585 |
| Bulgaria | 2,750,847 |
| Netherlands | 1,583,350 |
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 | 20,613,515 | 14,864,882 | -5,748,633 |
| Poland | 3,627,793 | 2,497,676 | -1,130,117 |
| Germany | 1,744,801 | 1,528,784 | -216,017 |
| Bulgaria | 1,454,488 | 1,296,359 | -158,129 |
| Netherlands | 477,649 | 1,105,701 | +628,052 |
| United States | 913,907 | 621,669 | -292,238 |
| Italy | 652,279 | 677,883 | +25,604 |
| Indonesia | 693,106 | 510,560 | -182,546 |
| India | 511,599 | 512,344 | +745 |
| Spain | 456,731 | 524,858 | +68,127 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 41 |
| West Midlands | 21 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 |
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 | 29 | 19 | -10 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 | 8 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
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) | 28,421,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,174,950 |
| Air transport | 6,123,201 |
| Other | 875,366 |
| Road transport | 571,597 |
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) | 15,846,191 | 12,574,919 | -3,271,272 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,467,693 | 12,707,257 | -2,760,436 |
| Air transport | 2,931,895 | 3,191,306 | +259,411 |
| Other | 671,584 | 203,782 | -467,802 |
| Road transport | 425,427 | 146,170 | -279,257 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 18,472,944 |
| Felixstowe | 14,784,179 |
| Southampton | 6,434,916 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,239,343 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,017,514 |
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 | 9,703,774 | 8,769,170 | -934,604 |
| Felixstowe | 8,568,965 | 6,215,214 | -2,353,751 |
| Southampton | 4,440,877 | 1,994,039 | -2,446,838 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,171,429 | 3,067,914 | +1,896,485 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,609,538 | 1,407,976 | -1,201,562 |
| Harwich | 1,430,051 | 1,139,594 | -290,457 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,414,351 | 944,238 | -470,113 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 723,458 | 957,979 | +234,521 |
| Birmingham Airport | 588,571 | 493,478 | -95,093 |
| Immingham Docks | 519,290 | 485,932 | -33,358 |
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 | 94 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 79 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 19 |
| Specialised construction activities | 17 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 56 |
| 2025-11 | 70 |
| 2025-10 | 59 |
| 2025-09 | 53 |
| 2025-08 | 67 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BURG-WACHTER UK LIMITED | 113 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 100 |
| HAMBLE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 99 |
| ASSA ABLOY LIMITED | 85 |
| RAPESCO OFFICE PRODUCTS PLC | 80 |
| SECURIKEY LIMITED | 80 |
| HELIX TRADING LIMITED | 76 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 72 |
| CATHEDRAL PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 67 |
| FIRED UP CORPORATION LIMITED | 64 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 95 |
| 54m+ | 88 |
| 15m-54m | 46 |
| 0-1m | 44 |
| Other | 34 |
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 | 1,641,039 |
| United States | 1,137,299 |
| Netherlands | 984,539 |
| France | 837,223 |
| Lithuania | 744,944 |
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 | 854,583 | 786,456 | -68,127 |
| United States | 603,172 | 534,127 | -69,045 |
| Netherlands | 486,678 | 497,861 | +11,183 |
| France | 553,931 | 283,292 | -270,639 |
| Lithuania | 3,524 | 741,420 | +737,896 |
| Iraq | 374,275 | 289,903 | -84,372 |
| Germany | 247,568 | 83,892 | -163,676 |
| Sweden | 157,875 | 145,939 | -11,936 |
| Italy | 104,600 | 156,354 | +51,754 |
| Poland | 115,474 | 131,350 | +15,876 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 97,684 |
| Romania | 21,675 |
| Spain | 17,707 |
| XI | 4,151 |
| Switzerland | 775 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 59,040 | 38,644 | -20,396 |
| Romania | 19,277 | 2,398 | -16,879 |
| Spain | 2,618 | 15,089 | +12,471 |
| XI | 4,151 | 0 | -4,151 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 775 | +775 |
| Ireland | 0 | 49 | +49 |
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) | 5,869,361 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,015,157 |
| Air transport | 1,193,647 |
| Other | 155,766 |
| Road transport | 4,175 |
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) | 2,827,552 | 3,041,809 | +214,257 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,058,239 | 956,918 | -101,321 |
| Air transport | 666,406 | 527,241 | -139,165 |
| Other | 94,533 | 61,233 | -33,300 |
| Road transport | 4,175 | 0 | -4,175 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 963 | +963 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,638,150 |
| Holyhead | 989,000 |
| Southampton | 808,120 |
| London Gateway Port | 698,039 |
| Immingham Docks | 532,587 |
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 | 1,619,372 | 2,018,778 | +399,406 |
| Holyhead | 448,775 | 540,225 | +91,450 |
| Southampton | 326,320 | 481,800 | +155,480 |
| London Gateway Port | 399,022 | 299,017 | -100,005 |
| Immingham Docks | 283,027 | 249,560 | -33,467 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 298,987 | 214,163 | -84,824 |
| Liverpool Docks | 244,993 | 49,583 | -195,410 |
| ZLC | 101,016 | 106,120 | +5,104 |
| East Midlands Airport | 97,845 | 97,826 | -19 |
| Felixstowe | 126,015 | 58,309 | -67,706 |
Quick facts
HS code: 8303
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heavy-duty metal safes, strongboxes, and lockers for securing valuables like cash or documents