Import/export HS code 27011290: Various bituminous coal
Bituminous coal not used for coking, suitable for energy and heat
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 116,748,687 |
| South Africa | 34,064,716 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 29,088,783 |
| Spain | 19,854,943 |
| Belgium | 8,856,766 |
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 | 73,008,156 | 43,740,531 | -29,267,625 |
| South Africa | 29,948,850 | 4,115,866 | -25,832,984 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 15,169,495 | 13,919,288 | -1,250,207 |
| Spain | 15,217,468 | 4,637,475 | -10,579,993 |
| Belgium | 2,230,980 | 6,625,786 | +4,394,806 |
| United States | 8,590,009 | 0 | -8,590,009 |
| Ireland | 5,019,387 | 1,743,684 | -3,275,703 |
| Netherlands | 1,144,820 | 2,771,646 | +1,626,826 |
| Turkey | 2,717,199 | 0 | -2,717,199 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 2,377,971 | +2,377,971 |
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 | 114,695,385 |
| South Africa | 39,626,307 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 33,653,885 |
| Spain | 8,699,353 |
| United States | 6,125,880 |
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 | 69,263,478 | 45,431,907 | -23,831,571 |
| South Africa | 33,722,051 | 5,904,256 | -27,817,795 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 19,734,597 | 13,919,288 | -5,815,309 |
| Spain | 8,699,353 | 0 | -8,699,353 |
| United States | 6,003,140 | 122,740 | -5,880,400 |
| Norway | 3,288,671 | 1,102,944 | -2,185,727 |
| Turkey | 2,717,199 | 0 | -2,717,199 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 1,566,955 | +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 |
|---|---|
| Essex | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 202,705,868 |
| Other | 23,701,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,837,712 |
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) | 135,110,752 | 67,595,116 | -67,515,636 |
| Other | 10,302,851 | 13,398,446 | +3,095,595 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,480,103 | 2,357,609 | -7,122,494 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 149,722,209 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,396,828 |
| 000 | 23,701,297 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,086,271 |
| Londonderry | 12,291,314 |
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 | 94,680,808 | 55,041,401 | -39,639,407 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,093,245 | 4,303,583 | -26,789,662 |
| 000 | 10,302,851 | 13,398,446 | +3,095,595 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,247,617 | 4,838,654 | -3,408,963 |
| 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 | 118,157 | 88,498 | -29,659 |
| Dover | 43,106 | 27,345 | -15,761 |
| Felixstowe | 17,403 | 0 | -17,403 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 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.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 50,457,295 |
| Iceland | 35,468,596 |
| United States | 24,761,418 |
| Ireland | 23,919,648 |
| Canada | 9,478,378 |
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 | 38,358,813 | 12,098,482 | -26,260,331 |
| Iceland | 13,752,692 | 21,715,904 | +7,963,212 |
| United States | 18,722,023 | 6,039,395 | -12,682,628 |
| Ireland | 14,460,841 | 9,458,807 | -5,002,034 |
| Canada | 6,656,067 | 2,822,311 | -3,833,756 |
| Spain | 6,036,144 | 1,358,500 | -4,677,644 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,238,998 | 0 | -6,238,998 |
| Australia | 6,045,204 | 0 | -6,045,204 |
| Poland | 5,361,285 | 37,127 | -5,324,158 |
| Morocco | 4,536,769 | 837,371 | -3,699,398 |
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 | 30,742,003 |
| XI | 5,516,402 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,010,232 |
| Ireland | 979,296 |
| 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 | 20,073,777 | 10,668,226 | -9,405,551 |
| XI | 3,235,882 | 2,280,520 | -955,362 |
| Kazakhstan | 657,910 | 352,322 | -305,588 |
| Ireland | 692,977 | 286,319 | -406,658 |
| Netherlands | 371,952 | 0 | -371,952 |
| XU | 142,960 | 134,727 | -8,233 |
| South Africa | 43,765 | 16,226 | -27,539 |
| Germany | 59,760 | 0 | -59,760 |
| Nicaragua | 5,216 | 2,735 | -2,481 |
| Russia | 7,853 | 0 | -7,853 |
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) | 136,097,512 |
| Other | 39,034,893 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,504,745 |
| 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) | 97,631,865 | 38,465,647 | -59,166,218 |
| Other | 25,293,818 | 13,741,075 | -11,552,743 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,237,815 | 7,266,930 | -7,970,885 |
| 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 | 83,555,976 |
| 000 | 39,034,893 |
| Londonderry | 36,400,236 |
| Middlesbrough | 31,008,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,956,396 |
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 | 60,508,551 | 23,047,425 | -37,461,126 |
| 000 | 25,293,818 | 13,741,075 | -11,552,743 |
| Londonderry | 20,845,515 | 15,554,721 | -5,290,794 |
| Middlesbrough | 24,969,719 | 6,038,351 | -18,931,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,909,414 | 46,982 | -3,862,432 |
| Felixstowe | 800,960 | 667,111 | -133,849 |
| 499 | 819,343 | 0 | -819,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 324,080 | 224,640 | -99,440 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 278,327 | 152,467 | -125,860 |
| Heysham | 177,399 | 0 | -177,399 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27011290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bituminous coal not used for coking, suitable for energy and heat