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 | 146,151,700 |
| Cambodia | 33,665,477 |
| Italy | 13,029,006 |
| Germany | 10,325,670 |
| India | 8,184,221 |
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 | 89,363,384 | 56,788,316 | -32,575,068 |
| Cambodia | 17,327,253 | 16,338,224 | -989,029 |
| Italy | 7,020,226 | 6,008,780 | -1,011,446 |
| Germany | 6,008,181 | 4,317,489 | -1,690,692 |
| India | 4,672,107 | 3,512,114 | -1,159,993 |
| Turkey | 4,073,908 | 1,828,682 | -2,245,226 |
| France | 2,456,515 | 2,108,009 | -348,506 |
| Indonesia | 2,138,099 | 1,878,152 | -259,947 |
| Australia | 2,222,214 | 1,689,122 | -533,092 |
| Sweden | 1,407,207 | 1,316,016 | -91,191 |
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 | 151,271,717 |
| Cambodia | 34,410,242 |
| India | 8,659,216 |
| Italy | 8,385,704 |
| Turkey | 6,123,922 |
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 | 92,428,836 | 58,842,881 | -33,585,955 |
| Cambodia | 17,869,383 | 16,540,859 | -1,328,524 |
| India | 4,733,543 | 3,925,673 | -807,870 |
| Italy | 4,991,225 | 3,394,479 | -1,596,746 |
| Turkey | 4,262,893 | 1,861,029 | -2,401,864 |
| Indonesia | 3,025,341 | 2,599,578 | -425,763 |
| Germany | 2,897,320 | 2,251,453 | -645,867 |
| Romania | 1,804,367 | 2,796,964 | +992,597 |
| Albania | 2,413,683 | 1,983,297 | -430,386 |
| Australia | 2,114,181 | 1,645,814 | -468,367 |
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 | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
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 | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Essex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
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) | 200,400,004 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,393,303 |
| Air transport | 7,549,370 |
| Other | 4,964,716 |
| Road transport | 713,939 |
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) | 116,428,777 | 83,971,227 | -32,457,550 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,542,185 | 13,851,118 | -3,691,067 |
| Air transport | 4,163,555 | 3,385,815 | -777,740 |
| Other | 4,257,176 | 707,540 | -3,549,636 |
| Road transport | 506,998 | 206,941 | -300,057 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 100,178,559 |
| Southampton | 46,817,353 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,509,318 |
| Dover | 10,829,708 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,216,166 |
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 | 70,006,540 | 30,172,019 | -39,834,521 |
| Southampton | 25,094,557 | 21,722,796 | -3,371,761 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,071,435 | 24,437,883 | +12,366,448 |
| Dover | 5,861,634 | 4,968,074 | -893,560 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,171,061 | 4,045,105 | -1,125,956 |
| Belfast Port | 3,574,339 | 2,536,882 | -1,037,457 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,663,483 | 2,351,758 | -1,311,725 |
| 000 | 4,257,176 | 707,540 | -3,549,636 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,465,055 | 888,343 | -2,576,712 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,880,723 | 1,667,474 | -213,249 |
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
|
124 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
65 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
16 |
|
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 | 128 |
| 54m+ | 70 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| Other | 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 | 4,440,617 |
| Netherlands | 1,206,553 |
| France | 1,153,152 |
| United Arab Emirates | 912,763 |
| 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 | 2,178,957 | 2,261,660 | +82,703 |
| Netherlands | 771,497 | 435,056 | -336,441 |
| France | 658,163 | 494,989 | -163,174 |
| United Arab Emirates | 842,032 | 70,731 | -771,301 |
| Libya | 821,413 | 6,833 | -814,580 |
| Ghana | 452,440 | 198,902 | -253,538 |
| United States | 337,171 | 206,100 | -131,071 |
| Kenya | 298,188 | 204,378 | -93,810 |
| Germany | 244,881 | 230,504 | -14,377 |
| 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 | 2,874,303 |
| China | 304,999 |
| Ireland | 17,112 |
| 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 | 1,493,777 | 1,380,526 | -113,251 |
| China | 152,501 | 152,498 | -3 |
| Ireland | 11,893 | 5,219 | -6,674 |
| France | 1,707 | 4,953 | +3,246 |
| Turkey | 5,961 | 0 | -5,961 |
| Germany | 2,274 | 380 | -1,894 |
| Taiwan | 2,603 | 0 | -2,603 |
| Indonesia | 2,404 | 0 | -2,404 |
| XI | 815 | 1,519 | +704 |
| Cambodia | 408 | 0 | -408 |
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) | 6,226,315 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,207,947 |
| Other | 3,236,495 |
| Air transport | 3,053,145 |
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) | 3,122,656 | 3,103,659 | -18,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,121,896 | 1,086,051 | -2,035,845 |
| Other | 1,684,509 | 1,551,986 | -132,523 |
| Air transport | 1,795,590 | 1,257,555 | -538,035 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,880,277 |
| 000 | 3,236,495 |
| Felixstowe | 1,961,591 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,639,663 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,404,822 |
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 | 2,088,485 | 1,791,792 | -296,693 |
| 000 | 1,684,509 | 1,551,986 | -132,523 |
| Felixstowe | 1,823,831 | 137,760 | -1,686,071 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,097,036 | 542,627 | -554,409 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 809,881 | 594,941 | -214,940 |
| East Midlands Airport | 656,002 | 304,084 | -351,918 |
| Holyhead | 305,506 | 575,106 | +269,600 |
| Dover | 177,463 | 262,850 | +85,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 176,387 | 236,350 | +59,963 |
| Manchester Airport | 144,524 | 156,448 | +11,924 |
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