Import/export HS code 640340: Safety shoes with metal toecaps
Footwear designed for protection, featuring a metal toecap for safety
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 | 152,638,637 |
| Cambodia | 33,960,868 |
| Italy | 14,078,285 |
| Germany | 10,728,289 |
| India | 8,313,885 |
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 | 89,948,103 | 62,690,534 | -27,257,569 |
| Cambodia | 15,928,330 | 18,032,538 | +2,104,208 |
| Italy | 7,524,153 | 6,554,132 | -970,021 |
| Germany | 5,773,548 | 4,954,741 | -818,807 |
| India | 4,637,762 | 3,676,123 | -961,639 |
| Turkey | 4,186,906 | 2,000,299 | -2,186,607 |
| France | 2,484,206 | 2,237,799 | -246,407 |
| Indonesia | 1,976,263 | 2,069,443 | +93,180 |
| Australia | 2,108,043 | 1,912,160 | -195,883 |
| Sweden | 1,404,439 | 1,441,153 | +36,714 |
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 | 158,059,963 |
| Cambodia | 34,719,443 |
| Italy | 8,844,202 |
| India | 8,791,340 |
| Turkey | 6,417,824 |
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 | 93,198,649 | 64,861,314 | -28,337,335 |
| Cambodia | 16,464,347 | 18,255,096 | +1,790,749 |
| Italy | 4,998,048 | 3,846,154 | -1,151,894 |
| India | 4,701,658 | 4,089,682 | -611,976 |
| Turkey | 4,385,178 | 2,032,646 | -2,352,532 |
| Indonesia | 2,861,665 | 2,851,762 | -9,903 |
| Germany | 2,804,476 | 2,635,895 | -168,581 |
| Romania | 2,064,573 | 2,915,142 | +850,569 |
| Albania | 2,643,128 | 2,109,158 | -533,970 |
| Australia | 2,000,010 | 1,868,852 | -131,158 |
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 | 24 |
| West Midlands | 23 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
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 | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Essex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Kent | 7 | 7 | +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) | 207,557,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,236,628 |
| Air transport | 7,920,057 |
| Other | 5,405,241 |
| Road transport | 746,645 |
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) | 115,397,069 | 92,160,457 | -23,236,612 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,275,576 | 14,961,052 | -3,314,524 |
| Air transport | 4,273,791 | 3,646,266 | -627,525 |
| Other | 4,433,880 | 971,361 | -3,462,519 |
| Road transport | 356,594 | 390,051 | +33,457 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 105,424,316 |
| Southampton | 48,044,303 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,689,697 |
| Dover | 11,407,236 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,946,085 |
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 | 72,337,003 | 33,087,313 | -39,249,690 |
| Southampton | 24,865,492 | 23,178,811 | -1,686,681 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,972,395 | 27,717,302 | +18,744,907 |
| Dover | 6,091,820 | 5,315,416 | -776,404 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,321,617 | 4,624,468 | -697,149 |
| Belfast Port | 3,528,183 | 2,667,046 | -861,137 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,490,119 | 2,525,470 | -964,649 |
| 000 | 4,433,880 | 971,361 | -3,462,519 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,667,208 | 938,394 | -2,728,814 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,853,034 | 1,787,198 | -65,836 |
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 | 129 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 68 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 20 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 18 |
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 93 |
| 2026-04 | 80 |
| 2026-03 | 84 |
| 2026-02 | 89 |
| 2026-01 | 88 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRAGONFLY VENTURE GROUP LTD | 125 |
| BEESWIFT LIMITED | 123 |
| ARCO LIMITED | 122 |
| FOOTSURE WESTERN LIMITED | 122 |
| BRIGGS INDUSTRIAL FOOTWEAR LIMITED | 121 |
| SHOE ZONE RETAIL LIMITED | 120 |
| RODO LIMITED | 120 |
| FRASERS GROUP TRADING LIMITED | 120 |
| PORTWEST CLOTHING LIMITED | 119 |
| STERLING SAFETYWEAR LIMITED | 119 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 131 |
| 54m+ | 73 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
| Other | 24 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
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 | 4,570,452 |
| Netherlands | 1,302,318 |
| France | 1,211,676 |
| United Arab Emirates | 919,498 |
| Libya | 828,246 |
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 | 2,148,528 | 2,421,924 | +273,396 |
| Netherlands | 843,880 | 458,438 | -385,442 |
| France | 694,801 | 516,875 | -177,926 |
| United Arab Emirates | 846,452 | 73,046 | -773,406 |
| Libya | 821,413 | 6,833 | -814,580 |
| Ghana | 452,440 | 198,902 | -253,538 |
| United States | 335,492 | 227,543 | -107,949 |
| Kenya | 295,339 | 213,941 | -81,398 |
| Germany | 240,708 | 242,269 | +1,561 |
| Belgium | 230,103 | 244,365 | +14,262 |
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 | 2,973,023 |
| China | 316,044 |
| Ireland | 17,376 |
| France | 6,660 |
| Turkey | 5,961 |
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 | 1,465,583 | 1,507,440 | +41,857 |
| China | 155,169 | 160,875 | +5,706 |
| Ireland | 11,318 | 6,058 | -5,260 |
| France | 1,707 | 4,953 | +3,246 |
| Turkey | 1,935 | 4,026 | +2,091 |
| Germany | 2,326 | 432 | -1,894 |
| Taiwan | 2,603 | 0 | -2,603 |
| Indonesia | 2,404 | 0 | -2,404 |
| XI | 715 | 1,656 | +941 |
| Italy | 381 | 237 | -144 |
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) | 6,440,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,318,344 |
| Other | 3,347,220 |
| Air transport | 3,191,144 |
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) | 3,174,549 | 3,266,017 | +91,468 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,145,739 | 1,172,605 | -1,973,134 |
| Other | 1,654,313 | 1,692,907 | +38,594 |
| Air transport | 1,857,201 | 1,333,943 | -523,258 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,007,501 |
| 000 | 3,347,220 |
| Felixstowe | 2,000,709 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,656,626 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,456,366 |
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 | 2,099,041 | 1,908,460 | -190,581 |
| 000 | 1,654,313 | 1,692,907 | +38,594 |
| Felixstowe | 1,856,940 | 143,769 | -1,713,171 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,063,146 | 593,480 | -469,666 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 816,837 | 639,529 | -177,308 |
| East Midlands Airport | 701,398 | 318,937 | -382,461 |
| Holyhead | 312,353 | 583,310 | +270,957 |
| Dover | 201,639 | 270,742 | +69,103 |
| Immingham Docks | 173,309 | 253,516 | +80,207 |
| Manchester Airport | 141,951 | 162,206 | +20,255 |
Quick facts
HS code: 640340
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Footwear designed for protection, featuring a metal toecap for safety