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 | 14,993,860 |
| United States | 6,645,926 |
| Netherlands | 4,873,104 |
| Colombia | 4,032,081 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 3,241,859 |
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 | 12,680,333 | 2,313,527 | -10,366,806 |
| United States | 2,122 | 6,643,804 | +6,641,682 |
| Netherlands | 4,529,563 | 343,541 | -4,186,022 |
| Colombia | 0 | 4,032,081 | +4,032,081 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 0 | 3,241,859 | +3,241,859 |
| Germany | 1,199,374 | 514,182 | -685,192 |
| Ireland | 426,707 | 211,153 | -215,554 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Peru | 7,127,483 |
| Colombia | 5,162,666 |
| Netherlands | 4,464,641 |
| Germany | 4,083,034 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 3,241,859 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 7,127,483 | 0 | -7,127,483 |
| Colombia | 1,130,585 | 4,032,081 | +2,901,496 |
| Netherlands | 4,464,641 | 0 | -4,464,641 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,083,034 | +4,083,034 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 0 | 3,241,859 | +3,241,859 |
| United States | 2,122 | 2,560,770 | +2,558,648 |
| Belgium | 873,444 | 794,196 | -79,248 |
| Spain | 443,635 | 0 | -443,635 |
| Viet Nam | 49,548 | 360,396 | +310,848 |
| 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) | 27,472,107 |
| Other | 7,912,222 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,955,238 |
| Road transport | 24,341 |
| 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 | 14,419,127 | +1,366,147 |
| Other | 5,277,367 | 2,634,855 | -2,642,512 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,146,980 | 808,258 | -338,722 |
| Road transport | 24,341 | 0 | -24,341 |
| 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 | 19,276,670 |
| 000 | 7,912,222 |
| Belfast Port | 7,273,940 |
| Swansea | 1,130,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 732,264 |
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 | 7,318,712 | -4,639,246 |
| 000 | 5,277,367 | 2,634,855 | -2,642,512 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 7,273,940 | +7,273,940 |
| Swansea | 1,130,585 | 0 | -1,130,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 418,561 | 313,703 | -104,858 |
| Killingholme | 437,377 | 74,562 | -362,815 |
| Dover | 180,683 | 5,011 | -175,672 |
| Felixstowe | 29,427 | 116,573 | +87,146 |
| Hull | 11,963 | 59,772 | +47,809 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
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 |
| Belgium | 9,059,446 |
| Ireland | 8,616,025 |
| Poland | 6,061,043 |
| 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 |
| Belgium | 3,622,274 | 5,437,172 | +1,814,898 |
| Ireland | 6,183,533 | 2,432,492 | -3,751,041 |
| Poland | 4,275,025 | 1,786,018 | -2,489,007 |
| South Africa | 7,350 | 5,582,233 | +5,574,883 |
| Netherlands | 1,627,830 | 721,378 | -906,452 |
| France | 445,449 | 912,322 | +466,873 |
| Switzerland | 920,100 | 150,215 | -769,885 |
| Norway | 928,930 | 0 | -928,930 |
| Canada | 379,264 | 351,431 | -27,833 |
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 | 7,108,345 |
| Ireland | 766,687 |
| Colombia | 78,943 |
| Netherlands | 72,133 |
| Kazakhstan | 7,211 |
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 | 4,855,901 | 2,252,444 | -2,603,457 |
| Ireland | 765,838 | 849 | -764,989 |
| Colombia | 78,943 | 0 | -78,943 |
| Netherlands | 39,375 | 32,758 | -6,617 |
| Kazakhstan | 7,211 | 0 | -7,211 |
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) | 30,575,592 |
| Other | 9,635,366 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,900,526 |
| 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) | 14,248,202 | 16,327,390 | +2,079,188 |
| Other | 6,081,222 | 3,554,144 | -2,527,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,418,474 | 4,482,052 | +63,578 |
| Air transport | 21,675 | 15,270 | -6,405 |
| 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 | 29,030,054 |
| 000 | 9,635,366 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,745,532 |
| London | 1,512,154 |
| Liverpool Docks | 474,538 |
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 | 13,325,880 | 15,704,174 | +2,378,294 |
| 000 | 6,081,222 | 3,554,144 | -2,527,078 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,340,757 | 3,404,775 | +64,018 |
| London | 774,721 | 737,433 | -37,288 |
| Liverpool Docks | 387,166 | 87,372 | -299,794 |
| Southampton | 88,777 | 336,281 | +247,504 |
| London Gateway Port | 197,704 | 132,021 | -65,683 |
| Dover | 155,164 | 69,595 | -85,569 |
| Milford | 102,311 | 57,024 | -45,287 |
| Newhaven | 90,134 | 44,472 | -45,662 |
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