Import/export HS code 270111: Anthracite coal
A high-quality, hard coal used for heating and industrial purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 16,150,161 |
| Colombia | 8,763,227 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 6,813,196 |
| United States | 6,645,926 |
| Netherlands | 5,286,194 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,797,253 | 3,352,908 | -9,444,345 |
| Colombia | 0 | 8,763,227 | +8,763,227 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 0 | 6,813,196 | +6,813,196 |
| United States | 2,122 | 6,643,804 | +6,641,682 |
| Netherlands | 4,529,563 | 756,631 | -3,772,932 |
| Germany | 1,463,840 | 795,485 | -668,355 |
| Ireland | 406,295 | 318,032 | -88,263 |
| Spain | 443,635 | 0 | -443,635 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 360,396 | +360,396 |
| China | 19,165 | 128,786 | +109,621 |
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 | 9,893,812 |
| Peru | 7,127,483 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 6,813,196 |
| Netherlands | 4,464,641 |
| Germany | 4,083,034 |
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 | 1,130,585 | 8,763,227 | +7,632,642 |
| Peru | 7,127,483 | 0 | -7,127,483 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 0 | 6,813,196 | +6,813,196 |
| Netherlands | 4,464,641 | 0 | -4,464,641 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,083,034 | +4,083,034 |
| United States | 2,122 | 2,560,770 | +2,558,648 |
| Belgium | 990,364 | 1,249,414 | +259,050 |
| Viet Nam | 49,548 | 695,901 | +646,353 |
| Spain | 443,635 | 0 | -443,635 |
| China | 19,165 | 128,786 | +109,621 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 36,122,444 |
| Other | 9,227,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,561,598 |
| Air transport | 5,694 |
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) | 13,052,980 | 23,069,464 | +10,016,484 |
| Other | 5,521,421 | 3,705,796 | -1,815,625 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,263,900 | 1,297,698 | +33,798 |
| Air transport | 5,694 | 0 | -5,694 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 19,936,336 |
| Belfast Port | 15,576,423 |
| 000 | 9,227,217 |
| Swansea | 1,130,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 918,741 |
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 | 11,957,958 | 7,978,378 | -3,979,580 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 15,576,423 | +15,576,423 |
| 000 | 5,521,421 | 3,705,796 | -1,815,625 |
| Swansea | 1,130,585 | 0 | -1,130,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 454,305 | 464,436 | +10,131 |
| Killingholme | 506,755 | 5,184 | -501,571 |
| Dover | 180,683 | 39,233 | -141,450 |
| Felixstowe | 29,427 | 128,922 | +99,495 |
| Hull | 23,761 | 109,474 | +85,713 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,165 | 24,414 | +5,249 |
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 | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities | 1 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
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+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,667,033 |
| Ireland | 10,994,252 |
| Belgium | 10,512,878 |
| Poland | 6,551,138 |
| South Africa | 5,589,583 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,444,850 | 6,222,183 | +777,333 |
| Ireland | 6,139,635 | 4,854,617 | -1,285,018 |
| Belgium | 3,434,760 | 7,078,118 | +3,643,358 |
| Poland | 3,886,674 | 2,664,464 | -1,222,210 |
| South Africa | 7,350 | 5,582,233 | +5,574,883 |
| Netherlands | 1,643,534 | 814,293 | -829,241 |
| France | 448,332 | 1,108,229 | +659,897 |
| Switzerland | 956,214 | 114,101 | -842,113 |
| Norway | 928,930 | 0 | -928,930 |
| Canada | 312,864 | 450,581 | +137,717 |
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 | 9,257,539 |
| Ireland | 851,103 |
| Colombia | 78,943 |
| Netherlands | 72,133 |
| Kazakhstan | 16,631 |
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 | 4,825,293 | 4,432,246 | -393,047 |
| Ireland | 765,872 | 85,231 | -680,641 |
| Colombia | 78,943 | 0 | -78,943 |
| Netherlands | 39,375 | 32,758 | -6,617 |
| Kazakhstan | 7,211 | 9,420 | +2,209 |
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) | 31,911,935 |
| Other | 11,887,626 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,221,366 |
| Air transport | 36,945 |
| Rail transport | 12,490 |
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) | 13,642,737 | 18,269,198 | +4,626,461 |
| Other | 6,054,431 | 5,833,195 | -221,236 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,302,946 | 5,918,420 | +1,615,474 |
| Air transport | 34,955 | 1,990 | -32,965 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 12,490 | +12,490 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Swansea | 30,336,600 |
| 000 | 11,887,626 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,634,203 |
| London | 1,649,632 |
| Liverpool Docks | 465,663 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 12,937,529 | 17,399,071 | +4,461,542 |
| 000 | 6,054,431 | 5,833,195 | -221,236 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,161,436 | 4,472,767 | +1,311,331 |
| London | 790,425 | 859,207 | +68,782 |
| Liverpool Docks | 320,766 | 144,897 | -175,869 |
| Southampton | 83,542 | 377,906 | +294,364 |
| London Gateway Port | 147,983 | 170,798 | +22,815 |
| Milford | 85,204 | 156,816 | +71,612 |
| Dover | 138,984 | 98,524 | -40,460 |
| Newhaven | 90,134 | 88,380 | -1,754 |
Quick facts
HS code: 270111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A high-quality, hard coal used for heating and industrial purposes