Import/export HS code 270111: Anthracite coal
A high-quality, hard coal used for heating and industrial purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,090,789 |
| United States | 6,645,926 |
| Netherlands | 4,878,479 |
| Colombia | 4,032,081 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 3,241,859 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 11,048,801 | 4,041,988 | -7,006,813 |
| United States | 2,122 | 6,643,804 | +6,641,682 |
| Netherlands | 4,533,422 | 345,057 | -4,188,365 |
| Colombia | 0 | 4,032,081 | +4,032,081 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 0 | 3,241,859 | +3,241,859 |
| Germany | 1,208,232 | 775,175 | -433,057 |
| Ireland | 437,968 | 279,538 | -158,430 |
| Spain | 7,498 | 436,137 | +428,639 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 360,396 | +360,396 |
| China | 19,165 | 128,786 | +109,621 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Peru | 7,127,483 |
| Colombia | 5,162,666 |
| Netherlands | 4,464,641 |
| Germany | 4,083,034 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 3,241,859 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 6,165,355 | 962,128 | -5,203,227 |
| Colombia | 1,130,585 | 4,032,081 | +2,901,496 |
| Netherlands | 4,464,641 | 0 | -4,464,641 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,083,034 | +4,083,034 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 0 | 3,241,859 | +3,241,859 |
| United States | 2,122 | 2,560,770 | +2,558,648 |
| Belgium | 765,467 | 1,004,477 | +239,010 |
| Spain | 7,498 | 436,137 | +428,639 |
| Viet Nam | 49,548 | 360,396 | +310,848 |
| China | 19,165 | 128,786 | +109,621 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 27,477,915 |
| Other | 8,261,719 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,073,241 |
| Road transport | 24,341 |
| Air transport | 5,694 |
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) | 11,660,523 | 15,817,392 | +4,156,869 |
| Other | 4,653,942 | 3,607,777 | -1,046,165 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,050,103 | 1,023,138 | -26,965 |
| Road transport | 24,341 | 0 | -24,341 |
| Air transport | 5,694 | 0 | -5,694 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 19,282,045 |
| 000 | 8,261,719 |
| Belfast Port | 7,273,940 |
| Swansea | 1,130,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 804,598 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,565,068 | 8,716,977 | -1,848,091 |
| 000 | 4,653,942 | 3,607,777 | -1,046,165 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 7,273,940 | +7,273,940 |
| Swansea | 1,130,585 | 0 | -1,130,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 455,697 | 348,901 | -106,796 |
| Killingholme | 298,852 | 237,682 | -61,170 |
| Dover | 193,299 | 8,094 | -185,205 |
| Felixstowe | 35,235 | 116,573 | +81,338 |
| Hull | 0 | 71,735 | +71,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,165 | 24,414 | +5,249 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities | 1 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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 | 11,667,033 |
| Ireland | 9,743,304 |
| Belgium | 9,347,572 |
| Poland | 6,904,479 |
| South Africa | 5,589,583 |
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 | 3,161,136 | 8,505,897 | +5,344,761 |
| Ireland | 6,571,398 | 3,171,906 | -3,399,492 |
| Belgium | 3,853,817 | 5,493,755 | +1,639,938 |
| Poland | 4,643,383 | 2,261,096 | -2,382,287 |
| South Africa | 7,350 | 5,582,233 | +5,574,883 |
| Netherlands | 1,604,316 | 905,209 | -699,107 |
| France | 498,603 | 949,296 | +450,693 |
| Switzerland | 137,443 | 932,872 | +795,429 |
| Norway | 926,350 | 2,580 | -923,770 |
| Canada | 419,774 | 351,431 | -68,343 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 8,181,200 |
| Ireland | 767,158 |
| Colombia | 78,943 |
| Netherlands | 72,133 |
| Kazakhstan | 23,908 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 5,247,333 | 2,933,867 | -2,313,466 |
| Ireland | 765,020 | 2,138 | -762,882 |
| Colombia | 78,943 | 0 | -78,943 |
| Netherlands | 26,001 | 46,132 | +20,131 |
| Kazakhstan | 23,908 | 0 | -23,908 |
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) | 31,216,294 |
| Other | 11,136,723 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,632,902 |
| Air transport | 36,945 |
| Rail transport | 12,490 |
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) | 12,074,348 | 19,141,946 | +7,067,598 |
| Other | 6,843,165 | 4,293,558 | -2,549,607 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,039,106 | 5,593,796 | +1,554,690 |
| Air transport | 14,679 | 22,266 | +7,587 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 12,490 | +12,490 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Swansea | 29,417,092 |
| 000 | 11,136,723 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,435,970 |
| London | 1,646,595 |
| Liverpool Docks | 504,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 10,971,897 | 18,445,195 | +7,473,298 |
| 000 | 6,843,165 | 4,293,558 | -2,549,607 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,106,726 | 4,329,244 | +1,222,518 |
| London | 732,973 | 913,622 | +180,649 |
| Liverpool Docks | 399,604 | 105,204 | -294,400 |
| Southampton | 126,825 | 345,513 | +218,688 |
| London Gateway Port | 197,704 | 132,021 | -65,683 |
| Dover | 169,732 | 69,595 | -100,137 |
| Milford | 115,271 | 57,024 | -58,247 |
| Newhaven | 91,781 | 57,235 | -34,546 |
Quick facts
HS code: 270111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A high-quality, hard coal used for heating and industrial purposes