Import/export HS code 64029905: Safety footwear with metal toecaps
Footwear with protective metal toecaps for safety in workplaces like construction or manufacturing
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 | 6,340,215 |
| Italy | 1,652,741 |
| Cambodia | 825,656 |
| Germany | 330,914 |
| Albania | 157,159 |
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 | 3,863,170 | 2,477,045 | -1,386,125 |
| Italy | 951,438 | 701,303 | -250,135 |
| Cambodia | 406,978 | 418,678 | +11,700 |
| Germany | 193,004 | 137,910 | -55,094 |
| Albania | 105,392 | 51,767 | -53,625 |
| Turkey | 112,140 | 0 | -112,140 |
| India | 101,380 | 0 | -101,380 |
| Belgium | 69,952 | 6,093 | -63,859 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 35,697 | 31,469 | -4,228 |
| Netherlands | 28,391 | 31,797 | +3,406 |
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 | 6,308,358 |
| Albania | 1,557,030 |
| Cambodia | 865,970 |
| Brazil | 322,946 |
| Tunisia | 218,972 |
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 | 3,748,803 | 2,559,555 | -1,189,248 |
| Albania | 961,846 | 595,184 | -366,662 |
| Cambodia | 422,311 | 443,659 | +21,348 |
| Brazil | 191,849 | 131,097 | -60,752 |
| Tunisia | 116,273 | 102,699 | -13,574 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 183,121 | 0 | -183,121 |
| Italy | 120,890 | 57,359 | -63,531 |
| Turkey | 112,140 | 0 | -112,140 |
| India | 101,380 | 0 | -101,380 |
| Viet Nam | 28,424 | 22,636 | -5,788 |
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 | 10 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 7,105,928 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,193,026 |
| Air transport | 1,119,568 |
| Other | 507,859 |
| Road transport | 56,860 |
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) | 4,178,722 | 2,927,206 | -1,251,516 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 761,104 | 431,922 | -329,182 |
| Air transport | 676,434 | 443,134 | -233,300 |
| Other | 408,961 | 98,898 | -310,063 |
| Road transport | 23,117 | 33,743 | +10,626 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,582,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 740,418 |
| Belfast Port | 638,500 |
| Birmingham Airport | 624,798 |
| Dover | 572,358 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,055,181 | 1,527,798 | -1,527,383 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,140 | 661,278 | +582,138 |
| Belfast Port | 387,776 | 250,724 | -137,052 |
| Birmingham Airport | 333,866 | 290,932 | -42,934 |
| Dover | 323,291 | 249,067 | -74,224 |
| 000 | 408,961 | 98,898 | -310,063 |
| Southampton | 247,318 | 203,789 | -43,529 |
| ZLC | 204,735 | 141,674 | -63,061 |
| Immingham Docks | 234,712 | 7,210 | -227,502 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 128,671 | 52,113 | -76,558 |
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 | 33 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PORTWEST CLOTHING LIMITED | 113 |
| PAN WORLD BRANDS LIMITED | 100 |
| FRASERS GROUP TRADING LIMITED | 76 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 44 |
| SHOE ZONE RETAIL LIMITED | 42 |
| STERLING SAFETYWEAR LIMITED | 40 |
| MO & CO (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| THE NET-A-PORTER GROUP LIMITED | 35 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 34 |
| PJD SAFETY SUPPLIES LTD | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 189,241 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 133,608 |
| Iceland | 46,517 |
| Saudi Arabia | 45,562 |
| France | 42,672 |
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 | 54,328 | 134,913 | +80,585 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 75,006 | 58,602 | -16,404 |
| Iceland | 2,989 | 43,528 | +40,539 |
| Saudi Arabia | 35,280 | 10,282 | -24,998 |
| France | 29,171 | 13,501 | -15,670 |
| Germany | 41,986 | 0 | -41,986 |
| United States | 7,022 | 28,344 | +21,322 |
| Qatar | 21,790 | 8,560 | -13,230 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 12,899 | 16,402 | +3,503 |
| Norway | 0 | 29,205 | +29,205 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 73,454 |
| China | 10,799 |
| Ireland | 62 |
| Albania | 27 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 42,893 | 30,561 | -12,332 |
| China | 5,874 | 4,925 | -949 |
| Ireland | 62 | 0 | -62 |
| Albania | 6 | 21 | +15 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 545,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 276,311 |
| Other | 84,412 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,923 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 237,152 | 308,142 | +70,990 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,467 | 163,844 | +51,377 |
| Other | 48,905 | 35,507 | -13,398 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,969 | 24,954 | -3,015 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 244,334 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 153,198 |
| London Stansted Airport | 100,334 |
| Holyhead | 94,395 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,196 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 126,445 | 117,889 | -8,556 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,310 | 51,888 | -49,422 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,035 | 99,299 | +98,264 |
| Holyhead | 2,228 | 92,167 | +89,939 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,115 | 12,081 | -61,034 |
| 000 | 48,905 | 35,507 | -13,398 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,626 | 54,261 | +34,635 |
| ZLC | 6,112 | 37,390 | +31,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 23,802 | +23,802 |
| Dover | 17,765 | 3,005 | -14,760 |
Quick facts
HS code: 64029905
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Footwear with protective metal toecaps for safety in workplaces like construction or manufacturing