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 | 15,077,162 |
| United States | 6,669,617 |
| Netherlands | 4,814,061 |
| 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 | 10,607,806 | 4,469,356 | -6,138,450 |
| United States | 23,691 | 6,645,926 | +6,622,235 |
| Netherlands | 1,581,440 | 3,232,621 | +1,651,181 |
| Colombia | 0 | 4,032,081 | +4,032,081 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 0 | 3,241,859 | +3,241,859 |
| Germany | 1,253,380 | 1,032,332 | -221,048 |
| Ireland | 498,518 | 315,633 | -182,885 |
| 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 | 1,512,659 | 2,951,982 | +1,439,323 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,083,034 | +4,083,034 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 0 | 3,241,859 | +3,241,859 |
| United States | 23,691 | 2,562,892 | +2,539,201 |
| Belgium | 705,158 | 986,741 | +281,583 |
| 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 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -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) | 27,511,414 |
| Other | 8,660,669 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,043,999 |
| 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) | 8,725,521 | 18,785,893 | +10,060,372 |
| Other | 4,378,954 | 4,281,715 | -97,239 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,034,192 | 1,009,807 | -24,385 |
| Road transport | 24,341 | 0 | -24,341 |
| Air transport | 3,572 | 2,122 | -1,450 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 19,205,033 |
| 000 | 8,660,669 |
| Belfast Port | 7,273,940 |
| Swansea | 1,130,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 803,565 |
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 | 7,613,086 | 11,591,947 | +3,978,861 |
| 000 | 4,378,954 | 4,281,715 | -97,239 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 7,273,940 | +7,273,940 |
| Swansea | 1,130,585 | 0 | -1,130,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 423,051 | 380,514 | -42,537 |
| Killingholme | 271,189 | 265,345 | -5,844 |
| Dover | 204,651 | 12,499 | -192,152 |
| Felixstowe | 28,524 | 133,092 | +104,568 |
| Hull | 0 | 71,735 | +71,735 |
| Southampton | 23,691 | 39,087 | +15,396 |
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+ | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,930,605 |
| United States | 9,281,989 |
| Belgium | 8,045,805 |
| Poland | 7,034,411 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,929,006 | 4,001,599 | -2,927,407 |
| United States | 3,245,796 | 6,036,193 | +2,790,397 |
| Belgium | 3,887,206 | 4,158,599 | +271,393 |
| Poland | 4,312,590 | 2,721,821 | -1,590,769 |
| South Africa | 7,350 | 5,582,233 | +5,574,883 |
| Netherlands | 1,584,657 | 846,908 | -737,749 |
| France | 503,564 | 970,715 | +467,151 |
| Switzerland | 2,627 | 1,067,688 | +1,065,061 |
| Norway | 26,585 | 902,345 | +875,760 |
| Canada | 389,774 | 367,451 | -22,323 |
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 | 9,329,616 |
| XU | 2,011,098 |
| Ireland | 790,676 |
| Colombia | 78,943 |
| Netherlands | 72,133 |
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 | 5,633,688 | 3,695,928 | -1,937,760 |
| XU | 643,381 | 1,367,717 | +724,336 |
| Ireland | 787,759 | 2,917 | -784,842 |
| Colombia | 78,943 | 0 | -78,943 |
| Netherlands | 13,204 | 58,929 | +45,725 |
| 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) | 27,817,722 |
| Other | 12,306,374 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,421,627 |
| 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) | 10,849,225 | 16,968,497 | +6,119,272 |
| Other | 7,180,883 | 5,125,491 | -2,055,392 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,081,129 | 5,340,498 | +1,259,369 |
| 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 | 25,884,104 |
| 000 | 12,306,374 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,415,964 |
| London | 1,508,878 |
| Liverpool Docks | 490,828 |
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 | 9,611,407 | 16,272,697 | +6,661,290 |
| 000 | 7,180,883 | 5,125,491 | -2,055,392 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,215,520 | 4,200,444 | +984,924 |
| London | 653,557 | 855,321 | +201,764 |
| Liverpool Docks | 369,604 | 121,224 | -248,380 |
| Southampton | 136,278 | 345,513 | +209,235 |
| London Gateway Port | 197,704 | 132,021 | -65,683 |
| Dover | 175,332 | 5,586 | -169,746 |
| Milford | 121,951 | 57,024 | -64,927 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 108,850 | 37,646 | -71,204 |
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