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 | 8,398,610 |
| China | 6,864,266 |
| Portugal | 4,588,472 |
| Turkey | 1,649,612 |
| Ireland | 1,366,642 |
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 | 4,315,497 | 4,083,113 | -232,384 |
| China | 4,118,170 | 2,746,096 | -1,372,074 |
| Portugal | 2,815,092 | 1,773,380 | -1,041,712 |
| Turkey | 695,623 | 953,989 | +258,366 |
| Ireland | 711,516 | 655,126 | -56,390 |
| Belgium | 575,751 | 555,600 | -20,151 |
| Italy | 499,162 | 516,038 | +16,876 |
| France | 362,243 | 212,500 | -149,743 |
| Lithuania | 134,169 | 54,709 | -79,460 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,553,105 |
| China | 7,071,616 |
| Portugal | 4,524,164 |
| Turkey | 1,657,517 |
| Italy | 1,436,836 |
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 | 4,084,164 | 4,468,941 | +384,777 |
| China | 4,188,766 | 2,882,850 | -1,305,916 |
| Portugal | 3,150,058 | 1,374,106 | -1,775,952 |
| Turkey | 702,594 | 954,923 | +252,329 |
| Italy | 771,521 | 665,315 | -106,206 |
| Belgium | 395,612 | 355,611 | -40,001 |
| Lithuania | 134,169 | 54,709 | -79,460 |
| Viet Nam | 116,043 | 58,296 | -57,747 |
| Malaysia | 74,581 | 62,335 | -12,246 |
| Romania | 42,863 | 37,632 | -5,231 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 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) | 12,292,301 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,057,265 |
| Other | 1,961,005 |
| Air transport | 1,242,229 |
| Road transport | 86,082 |
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) | 6,418,706 | 5,873,595 | -545,111 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,535,822 | 4,521,443 | -2,014,379 |
| Other | 1,060,239 | 900,766 | -159,473 |
| Air transport | 715,802 | 526,427 | -189,375 |
| Road transport | 0 | 86,082 | +86,082 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 7,069,214 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,825,414 |
| Felixstowe | 3,333,419 |
| Dover | 3,097,602 |
| 000 | 1,961,005 |
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 | 4,259,676 | 2,809,538 | -1,450,138 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,475,399 | 1,350,015 | -1,125,384 |
| Felixstowe | 1,549,527 | 1,783,892 | +234,365 |
| Dover | 1,734,136 | 1,363,466 | -370,670 |
| 000 | 1,060,239 | 900,766 | -159,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 266,062 | 761,089 | +495,027 |
| Thamesport | 726,150 | 268,788 | -457,362 |
| Southampton | 513,758 | 377,316 | -136,442 |
| Newhaven | 378,015 | 267,922 | -110,093 |
| Killingholme | 321,805 | 243,869 | -77,936 |
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 | 58 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 27 |
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 | 106 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 51 |
| DELTA PLUS (U.K.) LIMITED | 50 |
| ARCO LIMITED | 46 |
| OREGON TOOL U.K. LIMITED | 44 |
| TRILANCO LIMITED | 43 |
| NEEDLERS LIMITED | 43 |
| IMPACTO PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS INC. | 42 |
| MARINECO 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 | 38 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| 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 | 1,900,144 |
| France | 1,668,820 |
| Ghana | 568,409 |
| United States | 516,216 |
| Netherlands | 354,420 |
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 | 941,999 | 958,145 | +16,146 |
| France | 1,107,142 | 561,678 | -545,464 |
| Ghana | 130,611 | 437,798 | +307,187 |
| United States | 321,068 | 195,148 | -125,920 |
| Netherlands | 183,667 | 170,753 | -12,914 |
| Spain | 84,578 | 209,654 | +125,076 |
| China | 103,021 | 188,535 | +85,514 |
| Singapore | 174,605 | 79,286 | -95,319 |
| United Arab Emirates | 54,410 | 133,079 | +78,669 |
| Belgium | 68,701 | 100,889 | +32,188 |
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 | 1,383,731 |
| Turkey | 341,437 |
| Poland | 58,359 |
| Belgium | 14,574 |
| XI | 9,078 |
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 | 687,274 | 696,457 | +9,183 |
| Turkey | 158,887 | 182,550 | +23,663 |
| Poland | 28,879 | 29,480 | +601 |
| Belgium | 12,077 | 2,497 | -9,580 |
| XI | 8,309 | 769 | -7,540 |
| France | 1,041 | 6,775 | +5,734 |
| Italy | 4,007 | 1,728 | -2,279 |
| China | 1,119 | 162 | -957 |
| Ireland | 496 | 435 | -61 |
| Bulgaria | 902 | 0 | -902 |
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) | 2,974,285 |
| Other | 1,824,446 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,741,711 |
| Air transport | 1,460,753 |
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) | 1,686,690 | 1,287,595 | -399,095 |
| Other | 903,593 | 920,853 | +17,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 809,592 | 932,119 | +122,527 |
| Air transport | 832,405 | 628,348 | -204,057 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,572,034 |
| 000 | 1,824,446 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,320,756 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,227,473 |
| 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 | 1,511,327 | 1,060,707 | -450,620 |
| 000 | 903,593 | 920,853 | +17,260 |
| London Gateway Port | 566,351 | 754,405 | +188,054 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 687,701 | 539,772 | -147,929 |
| Southampton | 112,161 | 95,901 | -16,260 |
| Harwich | 85,219 | 105,826 | +20,607 |
| Immingham Docks | 66,690 | 117,006 | +50,316 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,930 | 41,909 | -33,021 |
| Dover | 43,301 | 34,978 | -8,323 |
| ZLC | 35,671 | 25,328 | -10,343 |
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