Import/export HS code 640620: Outer soles and heels
The bottom part of shoes, including heels, made from rubber or plastics. Essential for shoe durability and comfort
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.
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* 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 | 6,529,840 |
| Italy | 3,334,480 |
| France | 1,260,900 |
| Viet Nam | 1,094,713 |
| Taiwan | 565,603 |
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 | 4,647,530 | 1,882,310 | -2,765,220 |
| Italy | 1,596,864 | 1,737,616 | +140,752 |
| France | 555,946 | 704,954 | +149,008 |
| Viet Nam | 91,963 | 1,002,750 | +910,787 |
| Taiwan | 406,766 | 158,837 | -247,929 |
| Spain | 310,552 | 231,232 | -79,320 |
| India | 232,608 | 263,514 | +30,906 |
| Poland | 170,585 | 197,445 | +26,860 |
| Germany | 117,731 | 92,545 | -25,186 |
| Portugal | 32,174 | 101,374 | +69,200 |
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 | 7,423,290 |
| Italy | 3,250,902 |
| Viet Nam | 1,172,750 |
| Spain | 817,266 |
| India | 496,122 |
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 | 5,201,181 | 2,222,109 | -2,979,072 |
| Italy | 1,568,424 | 1,682,478 | +114,054 |
| Viet Nam | 112,241 | 1,060,509 | +948,268 |
| Spain | 427,308 | 389,958 | -37,350 |
| India | 232,608 | 263,514 | +30,906 |
| Czechia | 257,387 | 235,881 | -21,506 |
| Poland | 169,508 | 197,445 | +27,937 |
| Portugal | 97,413 | 158,681 | +61,268 |
| Taiwan | 118,163 | 89,133 | -29,030 |
| France | 56,578 | 45,756 | -10,822 |
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 | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 8,015,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,016,164 |
| Air transport | 2,893,254 |
| Other | 3,673 |
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) | 5,193,924 | 2,822,017 | -2,371,907 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,864,370 | 2,151,794 | +287,424 |
| Air transport | 1,358,977 | 1,534,277 | +175,300 |
| Other | 3,614 | 59 | -3,555 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,340,653 |
| Felixstowe | 2,644,818 |
| Dover | 1,867,641 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,591,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,043,657 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,025,661 | 314,992 | -2,710,669 |
| Felixstowe | 1,405,912 | 1,238,906 | -167,006 |
| Dover | 703,220 | 1,164,421 | +461,201 |
| London Gateway Port | 558,182 | 1,032,897 | +474,715 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 571,479 | 472,178 | -99,301 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 392,929 | 547,085 | +154,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 135,203 | 528,631 | +393,428 |
| Eurotunnel | 352,948 | 294,390 | -58,558 |
| Manchester Airport | 322,499 | 155,173 | -167,326 |
| London | 158,618 | 222,221 | +63,603 |
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 | 45 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 40 |
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 13 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LOAKE BROTHERS LIMITED | 80 |
| NEW BALANCE ATHLETIC SHOES (U.K.) LIMITED | 68 |
| CHARLES BIRCH LIMITED | 58 |
| GORAL AND SON LTD | 51 |
| GINA SHOES LIMITED | 50 |
| CHURCH & CO LIMITED | 47 |
| EUROLEATHERS 2000 LIMITED | 45 |
| J L AND COMPANY LIMITED | 44 |
| SCHOLL'S WELLNESS COMPANY LIMITED | 43 |
| A.ALGEO LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 907,219 |
| Japan | 564,806 |
| Spain | 457,364 |
| India | 112,123 |
| Canada | 106,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 499,653 | 407,566 | -92,087 |
| Japan | 142,337 | 422,469 | +280,132 |
| Spain | 225,514 | 231,850 | +6,336 |
| India | 52,521 | 59,602 | +7,081 |
| Canada | 69,731 | 36,398 | -33,333 |
| Italy | 53,439 | 34,202 | -19,237 |
| Indonesia | 36,194 | 20,029 | -16,165 |
| Portugal | 12,445 | 36,265 | +23,820 |
| China | 6,547 | 39,295 | +32,748 |
| France | 23,954 | 15,260 | -8,694 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,127,398 |
| Air transport | 858,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 664,196 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 638,192 | 489,206 | -148,986 |
| Air transport | 260,537 | 597,769 | +337,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 343,131 | 321,065 | -22,066 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 749,554 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 563,524 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 424,540 |
| London Gateway Port | 194,756 |
| Southampton | 177,757 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 471,612 | 277,942 | -193,670 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 134,432 | 429,092 | +294,660 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 139,831 | 284,709 | +144,878 |
| London Gateway Port | 100,918 | 93,838 | -7,080 |
| Southampton | 62,512 | 115,245 | +52,733 |
| Portsmouth | 167,202 | 5,428 | -161,774 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,880 | 91,970 | +13,090 |
| ZLC | 40,216 | 73,592 | +33,376 |
| Dover | 3,637 | 17,511 | +13,874 |
| Holyhead | 7,353 | 11,547 | +4,194 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 640620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: The bottom part of shoes, including heels, made from rubber or plastics. Essential for shoe durability and comfort