Import/export HS code 270112: Bituminous coal
A type of coal used for energy production and industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 110,913,200 |
| United States | 47,308,400 |
| South Africa | 34,047,313 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 29,088,783 |
| Spain | 25,598,800 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 71,863,443 | 39,049,757 | -32,813,686 |
| United States | 28,640,385 | 18,668,015 | -9,972,370 |
| South Africa | 29,931,447 | 4,115,866 | -25,815,581 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 19,092,531 | 9,996,252 | -9,096,279 |
| Spain | 22,176,178 | 3,422,622 | -18,753,556 |
| Ireland | 12,571,458 | 7,873,183 | -4,698,275 |
| Australia | 12,000,415 | 7,002,550 | -4,997,865 |
| Belgium | 2,427,857 | 6,881,164 | +4,453,307 |
| Netherlands | 1,144,820 | 2,771,646 | +1,626,826 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 3,130,784 | +3,130,784 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 108,859,898 |
| United States | 44,844,271 |
| South Africa | 39,608,904 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 33,653,885 |
| Australia | 25,191,557 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 68,118,765 | 40,741,133 | -27,377,632 |
| United States | 26,053,516 | 18,790,755 | -7,262,761 |
| South Africa | 33,704,648 | 5,904,256 | -27,800,392 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 23,657,633 | 9,996,252 | -13,661,381 |
| Australia | 18,066,267 | 7,125,290 | -10,940,977 |
| Spain | 8,699,353 | 0 | -8,699,353 |
| Norway | 3,288,671 | 1,102,944 | -2,185,727 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,566,955 | 0 | -1,566,955 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,084,924 | +1,084,924 |
| Iceland | 991,477 | 0 | -991,477 |
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 | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 |
| West Midlands | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 258,727,779 |
| Other | 38,279,615 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,806,634 |
| Air transport | 2,960 |
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) | 174,075,908 | 84,651,871 | -89,424,037 |
| Other | 19,698,032 | 18,581,583 | -1,116,449 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,015,980 | 790,654 | -10,225,326 |
| Air transport | 2,960 | 0 | -2,960 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 141,950,117 |
| Immingham Docks | 78,021,193 |
| 000 | 38,279,615 |
| Port Talbot | 21,162,843 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,086,271 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 95,529,321 | 46,420,796 | -49,108,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 48,047,045 | 29,974,148 | -18,072,897 |
| 000 | 19,698,032 | 18,581,583 | -1,116,449 |
| Port Talbot | 21,162,843 | 0 | -21,162,843 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,814,572 | 3,271,699 | -6,542,873 |
| Londonderry | 8,175,448 | 4,115,866 | -4,059,582 |
| Hull | 2,205,445 | 1,169,158 | -1,036,287 |
| Sunderland | 0 | 368,220 | +368,220 |
| Eurotunnel | 104,482 | 88,498 | -15,984 |
| Dover | 43,106 | 27,345 | -15,761 |
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 | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 33 |
| LCC GROUP LIMITED | 22 |
| CITIBANK N.A | 16 |
| SLB 2020 LIMITED | 13 |
| CPL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 10 |
| BRITISH STEEL LIMITED | 7 |
| DRAX POWER LIMITED | 5 |
| HATFIELD ENERGY LTD | 3 |
| TARMAC CEMENT LIMITED | 3 |
| HOLCIM UK LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 46,332,527 |
| Iceland | 35,705,683 |
| Ireland | 25,184,899 |
| United States | 24,761,418 |
| Poland | 13,568,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 34,415,692 | 11,916,835 | -22,498,857 |
| Iceland | 13,790,621 | 21,915,062 | +8,124,441 |
| Ireland | 15,182,465 | 10,002,434 | -5,180,031 |
| United States | 18,722,023 | 6,039,395 | -12,682,628 |
| Poland | 13,556,058 | 12,885 | -13,543,173 |
| Canada | 6,656,067 | 2,822,311 | -3,833,756 |
| Spain | 6,036,144 | 2,233,701 | -3,802,443 |
| Turkey | 4,463,864 | 1,712,017 | -2,751,847 |
| Australia | 6,045,204 | 0 | -6,045,204 |
| France | 4,277,539 | 735,215 | -3,542,324 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 30,202,909 |
| XI | 7,778,537 |
| Kazakhstan | 881,870 |
| Ireland | 732,025 |
| Netherlands | 371,952 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 19,068,706 | 11,134,203 | -7,934,503 |
| XI | 4,347,947 | 3,430,590 | -917,357 |
| Kazakhstan | 556,069 | 325,801 | -230,268 |
| Ireland | 579,256 | 152,769 | -426,487 |
| Netherlands | 371,952 | 0 | -371,952 |
| South Africa | 28,362 | 16,226 | -12,136 |
| Germany | 37,138 | 0 | -37,138 |
| Nicaragua | 5,900 | 2,051 | -3,849 |
| Russia | 7,853 | 0 | -7,853 |
| Spain | 1,766 | 0 | -1,766 |
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) | 137,907,098 |
| Other | 40,331,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,867,178 |
| Air transport | 1,044 |
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) | 101,855,288 | 36,051,810 | -65,803,478 |
| Other | 25,170,607 | 15,160,783 | -10,009,824 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,216,482 | 11,650,696 | -3,565,786 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,044 | +1,044 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 74,109,439 |
| 000 | 40,331,390 |
| Londonderry | 37,696,687 |
| Middlesbrough | 28,505,923 |
| Swansea | 16,820,575 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 48,359,742 | 25,749,697 | -22,610,045 |
| 000 | 25,170,607 | 15,160,783 | -10,009,824 |
| Londonderry | 22,850,134 | 14,846,553 | -8,003,581 |
| Middlesbrough | 22,467,572 | 6,038,351 | -16,429,221 |
| Swansea | 16,820,575 | 0 | -16,820,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,909,414 | 46,982 | -3,862,432 |
| Felixstowe | 800,960 | 702,553 | -98,407 |
| 499 | 819,343 | 0 | -819,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 373,265 | 175,455 | -197,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 288,685 | 142,915 | -145,770 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 270112
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of coal used for energy production and industrial processes