Import/export HS code 27040010: Coke and semi-coke from coal
Solid fuel made by heating coal without air. Commonly used in metal production and as a heat source
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 255,706,870 |
| Colombia | 113,455,461 |
| Australia | 52,680,106 |
| United States | 51,925,715 |
| Indonesia | 41,949,318 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 185,014,704 | 70,692,166 | -114,322,538 |
| Colombia | 52,654,210 | 60,801,251 | +8,147,041 |
| Australia | 3,293,276 | 49,386,830 | +46,093,554 |
| United States | 30,326,728 | 21,598,987 | -8,727,741 |
| Indonesia | 41,949,318 | 0 | -41,949,318 |
| Poland | 21,279,244 | 5,365,364 | -15,913,880 |
| France | 9,253,823 | 8,304,702 | -949,121 |
| Netherlands | 12,541,748 | 1,333,959 | -11,207,789 |
| Spain | 3,350,833 | 3,668,985 | +318,152 |
| Chile | 6,829,806 | 0 | -6,829,806 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 255,706,870 |
| Colombia | 113,455,461 |
| Australia | 52,680,106 |
| United States | 51,933,660 |
| Indonesia | 42,036,176 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 185,014,704 | 70,692,166 | -114,322,538 |
| Colombia | 52,654,210 | 60,801,251 | +8,147,041 |
| Australia | 3,293,276 | 49,386,830 | +46,093,554 |
| United States | 30,334,673 | 21,598,987 | -8,735,686 |
| Indonesia | 41,949,318 | 86,858 | -41,862,460 |
| Poland | 21,099,215 | 5,351,470 | -15,747,745 |
| Czechia | 4,948,719 | 5,979,319 | +1,030,600 |
| Netherlands | 8,461,425 | 1,177,842 | -7,283,583 |
| China | 8,544,926 | 10,177 | -8,534,749 |
| France | 5,217,718 | 2,470,043 | -2,747,675 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +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) | 587,336,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,464,541 |
| Air transport | 26,707 |
| Other | 23,716 |
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) | 372,506,006 | 214,830,631 | -157,675,375 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,935,591 | 9,528,950 | -3,406,641 |
| Air transport | 2,737 | 23,970 | +21,233 |
| Other | 0 | 23,716 | +23,716 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 351,029,497 |
| Port Talbot | 193,546,735 |
| Dover | 20,572,173 |
| Belfast Port | 10,160,412 |
| King's Lynn | 9,288,552 |
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 | 153,655,338 | 197,374,159 | +43,718,821 |
| Port Talbot | 193,546,735 | 0 | -193,546,735 |
| Dover | 11,970,513 | 8,601,660 | -3,368,853 |
| Belfast Port | 4,971,375 | 5,189,037 | +217,662 |
| King's Lynn | 5,703,417 | 3,585,135 | -2,118,282 |
| Sunderland | 3,686,251 | 3,432,896 | -253,355 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,342,888 | 3,626,656 | +283,768 |
| Ellesmere Port | 5,410,933 | 0 | -5,410,933 |
| TRT | 1,446,426 | 1,781,638 | +335,212 |
| Eurotunnel | 584,062 | 696,338 | +112,276 |
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 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED | 45 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 38 |
| BRITISH STEEL LIMITED | 28 |
| ROCKWOOL LIMITED | 21 |
| JAMES DURRANS & SONS,LIMITED | 18 |
| LCC GROUP LIMITED | 17 |
| BRITISH SUGAR PLC | 17 |
| SAINT-GOBAIN CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 10 |
| SLB 2020 LIMITED | 7 |
| AQUADISTRI UK LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 8,225,408 |
| Netherlands | 3,564,536 |
| Spain | 3,369,967 |
| France | 2,647,491 |
| Ireland | 2,554,918 |
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 | 2,862,520 | 5,362,888 | +2,500,368 |
| Netherlands | 1,991,404 | 1,573,132 | -418,272 |
| Spain | 3,369,967 | 0 | -3,369,967 |
| France | 1,245,938 | 1,401,553 | +155,615 |
| Ireland | 1,715,523 | 839,395 | -876,128 |
| Germany | 767,384 | 746,736 | -20,648 |
| Poland | 965,115 | 96,041 | -869,074 |
| India | 300,805 | 210,307 | -90,498 |
| Belgium | 124,900 | 368,570 | +243,670 |
| Morocco | 382,145 | 0 | -382,145 |
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 | 2,536,597 |
| Belgium | 17,626 |
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 | 1,697,202 | 839,395 | -857,807 |
| Belgium | 17,626 | 0 | -17,626 |
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) | 17,576,672 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,882,218 |
| Other | 2,554,223 |
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) | 10,792,801 | 6,783,871 | -4,008,930 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,627,692 | 3,254,526 | +1,626,834 |
| Other | 1,714,828 | 839,395 | -875,433 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 11,395,100 |
| Swansea | 4,503,473 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,999,834 |
| 000 | 2,554,223 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,120,265 |
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 | 6,232,487 | 5,162,613 | -1,069,874 |
| Swansea | 2,853,510 | 1,649,963 | -1,203,547 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,439,482 | 1,560,352 | +120,870 |
| 000 | 1,714,828 | 839,395 | -875,433 |
| London Gateway Port | 875,892 | 244,373 | -631,519 |
| Immingham Docks | 160,985 | 770,919 | +609,934 |
| Sunderland | 743,565 | 0 | -743,565 |
| Newport | 0 | 225,840 | +225,840 |
| Londonderry | 0 | 200,275 | +200,275 |
| London | 0 | 103,915 | +103,915 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 27040010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Solid fuel made by heating coal without air. Commonly used in metal production and as a heat source