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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,949,819 |
| China | 6,989,082 |
| Portugal | 4,156,769 |
| Turkey | 1,700,846 |
| Ireland | 1,241,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,171,297 | 3,778,522 | -392,775 |
| China | 4,026,052 | 2,963,030 | -1,063,022 |
| Portugal | 2,550,226 | 1,606,543 | -943,683 |
| Turkey | 880,741 | 820,105 | -60,636 |
| Ireland | 681,182 | 559,865 | -121,317 |
| Belgium | 525,741 | 563,308 | +37,567 |
| Italy | 472,678 | 511,092 | +38,414 |
| France | 301,466 | 189,848 | -111,618 |
| Lithuania | 139,878 | 49,000 | -90,878 |
| New Zealand | 97,714 | 43,587 | -54,127 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,094,183 |
| China | 7,154,556 |
| Portugal | 4,066,210 |
| Turkey | 1,708,751 |
| Italy | 1,354,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,726,128 | 4,368,055 | +641,927 |
| China | 4,105,140 | 3,049,416 | -1,055,724 |
| Portugal | 3,061,153 | 1,005,057 | -2,056,096 |
| Turkey | 887,712 | 821,039 | -66,673 |
| Italy | 707,191 | 646,809 | -60,382 |
| Belgium | 399,260 | 343,375 | -55,885 |
| Lithuania | 139,878 | 49,000 | -90,878 |
| Malaysia | 33,586 | 62,335 | +28,749 |
| Romania | 42,863 | 39,843 | -3,020 |
| Canada | 42,154 | 30,358 | -11,796 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -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) | 11,657,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,781,683 |
| Other | 1,770,901 |
| Air transport | 1,097,541 |
| Road transport | 120,327 |
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) | 6,177,057 | 5,480,892 | -696,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,378,276 | 4,403,407 | -1,974,869 |
| Other | 981,321 | 789,580 | -191,741 |
| Air transport | 580,484 | 517,057 | -63,427 |
| Road transport | 0 | 120,327 | +120,327 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,794,475 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,052,763 |
| Felixstowe | 3,045,003 |
| Dover | 2,992,894 |
| 000 | 1,770,901 |
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 | 4,251,953 | 2,542,522 | -1,709,431 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,475,399 | 1,577,364 | -898,035 |
| Felixstowe | 1,312,662 | 1,732,341 | +419,679 |
| Dover | 1,721,191 | 1,271,703 | -449,488 |
| 000 | 981,321 | 789,580 | -191,741 |
| Immingham Docks | 245,528 | 754,794 | +509,266 |
| Southampton | 515,921 | 256,375 | -259,546 |
| Thamesport | 613,380 | 157,345 | -456,035 |
| Killingholme | 302,046 | 239,689 | -62,357 |
| Newhaven | 312,188 | 181,455 | -130,733 |
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
|
20 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PORTWEST CLOTHING LIMITED | 116 |
| BEESWIFT LIMITED | 107 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 52 |
| DELTA PLUS (U.K.) LIMITED | 51 |
| ARCO LIMITED | 46 |
| OREGON TOOL U.K. LIMITED | 45 |
| TRILANCO LIMITED | 44 |
| NEEDLERS LIMITED | 43 |
| IMPACTO PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS INC. | 42 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | 1,821,961 |
| France | 1,522,049 |
| Ghana | 568,409 |
| United States | 443,888 |
| Netherlands | 325,210 |
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 | 914,844 | 907,117 | -7,727 |
| France | 931,695 | 590,354 | -341,341 |
| Ghana | 130,611 | 437,798 | +307,187 |
| United States | 267,675 | 176,213 | -91,462 |
| Netherlands | 193,731 | 131,479 | -62,252 |
| Spain | 107,350 | 200,864 | +93,514 |
| China | 102,921 | 184,767 | +81,846 |
| Singapore | 179,635 | 66,709 | -112,926 |
| United Arab Emirates | 44,207 | 136,461 | +92,254 |
| Belgium | 82,507 | 90,610 | +8,103 |
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 | 1,317,370 |
| Turkey | 335,937 |
| Poland | 55,759 |
| Belgium | 14,963 |
| France | 7,816 |
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 | 666,916 | 650,454 | -16,462 |
| Turkey | 159,044 | 176,893 | +17,849 |
| Poland | 27,791 | 27,968 | +177 |
| Belgium | 12,046 | 2,917 | -9,129 |
| France | 1,041 | 6,775 | +5,734 |
| XI | 6,818 | 769 | -6,049 |
| Italy | 4,007 | 1,728 | -2,279 |
| China | 1,583 | 52 | -1,531 |
| Ireland | 447 | 465 | +18 |
| Bulgaria | 842 | 0 | -842 |
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) | 2,808,151 |
| Other | 1,749,112 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,628,546 |
| Air transport | 1,268,211 |
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) | 1,591,635 | 1,216,516 | -375,119 |
| Other | 881,091 | 868,021 | -13,070 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 735,644 | 892,902 | +157,258 |
| Air transport | 690,182 | 578,029 | -112,153 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,411,042 |
| 000 | 1,749,112 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,241,812 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,048,388 |
| Southampton | 208,062 |
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 | 1,365,950 | 1,045,092 | -320,858 |
| 000 | 881,091 | 868,021 | -13,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 504,720 | 737,092 | +232,372 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 563,360 | 485,028 | -78,332 |
| Southampton | 121,029 | 87,033 | -33,996 |
| Harwich | 124,493 | 66,552 | -57,941 |
| Immingham Docks | 88,539 | 91,997 | +3,458 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,374 | 49,191 | -10,183 |
| Dover | 32,972 | 33,271 | +299 |
| ZLC | 31,826 | 23,739 | -8,087 |
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