Import/export HS code 271312: Processed petroleum coke
Petroleum coke that has been heated or treated for industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 19,365,183 |
| India | 6,030,027 |
| China | 3,544,934 |
| South Africa | 910,435 |
| Germany | 507,259 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 10,438,515 | 8,926,668 | -1,511,847 |
| India | 6,030,027 | 0 | -6,030,027 |
| China | 2,421,314 | 1,123,620 | -1,297,694 |
| South Africa | 566,155 | 344,280 | -221,875 |
| Germany | 287,351 | 219,908 | -67,443 |
| Sweden | 59,253 | 266,819 | +207,566 |
| Switzerland | 139,904 | 99,290 | -40,614 |
| Netherlands | 108,247 | 34,617 | -73,630 |
| France | 26,193 | 368 | -25,825 |
| Norway | 0 | 20,275 | +20,275 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 25,421,579 |
| China | 3,613,851 |
| South Africa | 928,461 |
| Germany | 683,554 |
| Sweden | 420,118 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 16,495,473 | 8,926,106 | -7,569,367 |
| China | 2,486,149 | 1,127,702 | -1,358,447 |
| South Africa | 584,181 | 344,280 | -239,901 |
| Germany | 392,852 | 290,702 | -102,150 |
| Sweden | 101,927 | 318,191 | +216,264 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 38,275 | +38,275 |
| Belgium | 16,377 | 0 | -16,377 |
| Poland | 0 | 3,626 | +3,626 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,282 | +2,282 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,795 | +1,795 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 22,746,256 |
| Other | 7,149,895 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,151,946 |
| Air transport | 81,821 |
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) | 12,410,374 | 10,335,882 | -2,074,492 |
| Other | 7,149,895 | 0 | -7,149,895 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 516,690 | 635,256 | +118,566 |
| Air transport | 0 | 81,821 | +81,821 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 14,963,629 |
| 000 | 7,149,895 |
| Hartlepool | 4,552,084 |
| Felixstowe | 2,316,457 |
| Dover | 579,303 |
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 | 7,918,250 | 7,045,379 | -872,871 |
| 000 | 7,149,895 | 0 | -7,149,895 |
| Hartlepool | 2,050,457 | 2,501,627 | +451,170 |
| Felixstowe | 1,839,790 | 476,667 | -1,363,123 |
| Dover | 383,688 | 195,615 | -188,073 |
| Southampton | 246,440 | 331,739 | +85,299 |
| London Gateway Port | 335,084 | 236,777 | -98,307 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 104,258 | 24,357 | -79,901 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,262 | 97,979 | +80,717 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 79,539 | +79,539 |
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 |
| Employment activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Mining support service activities | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 1 |
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+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 271312
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Petroleum coke that has been heated or treated for industrial applications