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 | 261,613,299 |
| 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 | 189,061,325 | 72,551,974 | -116,509,351 |
| Colombia | 45,904,752 | 67,550,709 | +21,645,957 |
| Australia | 3,293,276 | 49,386,830 | +46,093,554 |
| United States | 27,139,178 | 24,786,537 | -2,352,641 |
| Indonesia | 41,949,318 | 0 | -41,949,318 |
| Poland | 21,881,792 | 6,629,078 | -15,252,714 |
| Netherlands | 19,500,806 | 1,233,615 | -18,267,191 |
| China | 18,340,145 | 6,549 | -18,333,596 |
| France | 9,407,169 | 8,416,528 | -990,641 |
| Belgium | 7,415,949 | 586,993 | -6,828,956 |
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 | 261,613,299 |
| Colombia | 113,455,461 |
| Australia | 52,680,106 |
| United States | 51,933,660 |
| Indonesia | 41,949,318 |
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 | 189,061,325 | 72,551,974 | -116,509,351 |
| Colombia | 45,904,752 | 67,550,709 | +21,645,957 |
| Australia | 3,293,276 | 49,386,830 | +46,093,554 |
| United States | 27,147,123 | 24,786,537 | -2,360,586 |
| Indonesia | 41,949,318 | 0 | -41,949,318 |
| Poland | 21,702,301 | 6,615,184 | -15,087,117 |
| China | 24,636,461 | 6,549 | -24,629,912 |
| Netherlands | 15,397,225 | 1,177,842 | -14,219,383 |
| Czechia | 4,975,545 | 5,490,169 | +514,624 |
| France | 5,368,486 | 3,101,316 | -2,267,170 |
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 |
| 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) | 619,034,157 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,872,458 |
| Other | 46,974 |
| Air transport | 19,748 |
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) | 391,491,889 | 227,542,268 | -163,949,621 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,134,475 | 9,737,983 | -4,396,492 |
| Other | 23,258 | 23,716 | +458 |
| Air transport | 2,737 | 17,011 | +14,274 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 357,745,232 |
| Port Talbot | 206,546,937 |
| Dover | 21,782,718 |
| 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 | 150,107,731 | 207,637,501 | +57,529,770 |
| Port Talbot | 206,546,937 | 0 | -206,546,937 |
| Dover | 12,743,894 | 9,038,824 | -3,705,070 |
| Belfast Port | 3,454,258 | 6,706,154 | +3,251,896 |
| King's Lynn | 4,766,286 | 4,522,266 | -244,020 |
| Swansea | 7,191,588 | 0 | -7,191,588 |
| Sunderland | 3,686,251 | 3,432,896 | -253,355 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,543,441 | 3,545,352 | +1,911 |
| Ellesmere Port | 5,410,933 | 0 | -5,410,933 |
| Cardiff Docks | 4,082,987 | 0 | -4,082,987 |
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 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED | 44 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 38 |
| BRITISH STEEL LIMITED | 28 |
| ROCKWOOL LIMITED | 21 |
| JAMES DURRANS & SONS,LIMITED | 18 |
| BRITISH SUGAR PLC | 17 |
| LCC GROUP LIMITED | 16 |
| SAINT-GOBAIN CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 10 |
| SLB 2020 LIMITED | 7 |
| AQUADISTRI UK LIMITED | 5 |
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 |
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 | 7,754,580 |
| Spain | 3,369,967 |
| Netherlands | 3,338,696 |
| Ireland | 2,746,489 |
| France | 2,692,792 |
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 | 1,836,707 | 5,917,873 | +4,081,166 |
| Spain | 3,369,967 | 0 | -3,369,967 |
| Netherlands | 719,972 | 2,618,724 | +1,898,752 |
| Ireland | 1,553,695 | 1,192,794 | -360,901 |
| France | 1,284,650 | 1,408,142 | +123,492 |
| Germany | 756,679 | 715,691 | -40,988 |
| India | 991,502 | 210,307 | -781,195 |
| Poland | 963,830 | 90,201 | -873,629 |
| Belgium | 121,415 | 361,877 | +240,462 |
| 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 | 2,722,831 |
| Belgium | 22,963 |
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 | 1,530,037 | 1,192,794 | -337,243 |
| Belgium | 22,963 | 0 | -22,963 |
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) | 18,042,857 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,390,472 |
| Other | 2,745,794 |
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) | 9,192,767 | 8,850,090 | -342,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,655,980 | 2,734,492 | +1,078,512 |
| Other | 1,553,000 | 1,192,794 | -360,206 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 11,124,547 |
| Swansea | 5,183,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,049,889 |
| 000 | 2,745,794 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,122,865 |
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 | 5,206,674 | 5,917,873 | +711,199 |
| Swansea | 2,261,675 | 2,921,395 | +659,720 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,481,960 | 1,567,929 | +85,969 |
| 000 | 1,553,000 | 1,192,794 | -360,206 |
| London Gateway Port | 886,992 | 235,873 | -651,119 |
| Immingham Docks | 150,280 | 725,536 | +575,256 |
| Sunderland | 743,565 | 0 | -743,565 |
| London | 0 | 96,755 | +96,755 |
| Felixstowe | 49,975 | 32,417 | -17,558 |
| Killingholme | 27,902 | 26,888 | -1,014 |
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