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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 22,971,348 |
| France | 17,821,861 |
| Colombia | 10,160,412 |
| Spain | 7,139,067 |
| Belgium | 3,005,331 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 16,342,270 | 6,629,078 | -9,713,192 |
| France | 9,405,333 | 8,416,528 | -988,805 |
| Colombia | 3,454,258 | 6,706,154 | +3,251,896 |
| Spain | 3,551,386 | 3,587,681 | +36,295 |
| Belgium | 2,421,824 | 583,507 | -1,838,317 |
| Sweden | 708,267 | 2,255,054 | +1,546,787 |
| Finland | 2,477,077 | 0 | -2,477,077 |
| Netherlands | 573,842 | 1,233,615 | +659,773 |
| Czechia | 515,810 | 241,244 | -274,566 |
| Italy | 93,451 | 64,470 | -28,981 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 22,777,963 |
| Czechia | 10,465,714 |
| Colombia | 10,160,412 |
| France | 8,469,802 |
| Spain | 7,131,122 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 16,162,779 | 6,615,184 | -9,547,595 |
| Czechia | 4,975,545 | 5,490,169 | +514,624 |
| Colombia | 3,454,258 | 6,706,154 | +3,251,896 |
| France | 5,368,486 | 3,101,316 | -2,267,170 |
| Spain | 3,543,441 | 3,587,681 | +44,240 |
| Sweden | 708,267 | 2,255,054 | +1,546,787 |
| Finland | 2,477,077 | 0 | -2,477,077 |
| Belgium | 2,090,830 | 44,247 | -2,046,583 |
| Netherlands | 500,907 | 1,177,842 | +676,935 |
| Germany | 107,121 | 621,795 | +514,674 |
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 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
| 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) | 45,676,338 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,700,576 |
| Other | 46,974 |
| Air transport | 15,373 |
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) | 25,702,328 | 19,974,010 | -5,728,318 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,966,079 | 9,734,497 | -4,231,582 |
| Other | 23,258 | 23,716 | +458 |
| Air transport | 0 | 15,373 | +15,373 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,632,273 |
| Belfast Port | 10,160,412 |
| King's Lynn | 9,288,552 |
| Sunderland | 7,119,147 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,088,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 12,593,449 | 9,038,824 | -3,554,625 |
| Belfast Port | 3,454,258 | 6,706,154 | +3,251,896 |
| King's Lynn | 4,766,286 | 4,522,266 | -244,020 |
| 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 |
| TRT | 1,968,930 | 1,781,638 | -187,292 |
| Swansea | 2,073,105 | 0 | -2,073,105 |
| Eurotunnel | 560,675 | 557,215 | -3,460 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 789,200 | 0 | -789,200 |
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 | 2 |
| 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 |
| JAMES DURRANS & SONS,LIMITED | 18 |
| BRITISH SUGAR PLC | 17 |
| LCC GROUP LIMITED | 16 |
| ROCKWOOL LIMITED | 13 |
| SAINT-GOBAIN CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 10 |
| AQUADISTRI UK LIMITED | 5 |
| HATFIELD ENERGY LTD | 3 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 3 |
| CAMREG LIMITED | 2 |
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 | 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 |
| France | 2,690,643 |
| Ireland | 2,468,602 |
| Netherlands | 2,061,264 |
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 |
| France | 1,282,501 | 1,408,142 | +125,641 |
| Ireland | 1,376,955 | 1,091,647 | -285,308 |
| Netherlands | 713,972 | 1,347,292 | +633,320 |
| Germany | 753,388 | 463,965 | -289,423 |
| India | 991,502 | 210,307 | -781,195 |
| Poland | 963,830 | 90,201 | -873,629 |
| Morocco | 375,119 | 0 | -375,119 |
| Italy | 152,347 | 165,693 | +13,346 |
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 | 2,444,944 |
| 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 | 1,353,297 | 1,091,647 | -261,650 |
| 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) | 16,204,570 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,379,032 |
| Other | 2,467,907 |
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) | 9,106,930 | 7,097,640 | -2,009,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,644,540 | 2,734,492 | +1,089,952 |
| Other | 1,376,260 | 1,091,647 | -284,613 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 11,124,547 |
| Swansea | 3,430,620 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,044,449 |
| 000 | 2,467,907 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,037,028 |
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 | 1,168,945 | -1,092,730 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,476,520 | 1,567,929 | +91,409 |
| 000 | 1,376,260 | 1,091,647 | -284,613 |
| London Gateway Port | 801,155 | 235,873 | -565,282 |
| 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 |
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