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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 8,763,227 |
| Belgium | 8,334,161 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 6,813,196 |
| United States | 6,645,926 |
| Netherlands | 5,238,298 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 0 | 8,763,227 | +8,763,227 |
| Belgium | 5,810,959 | 2,523,202 | -3,287,757 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 0 | 6,813,196 | +6,813,196 |
| United States | 41,209 | 6,604,717 | +6,563,508 |
| Netherlands | 4,400,387 | 837,911 | -3,562,476 |
| Germany | 1,194,063 | 795,485 | -398,578 |
| Spain | 443,635 | 292,293 | -151,342 |
| Ireland | 398,438 | 301,841 | -96,597 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 360,396 | +360,396 |
| China | 44,903 | 146,407 | +101,504 |
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 | 8,763,227 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 6,813,196 |
| Netherlands | 4,380,374 |
| Germany | 4,083,034 |
| United States | 2,562,892 |
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 | 0 | 8,763,227 | +8,763,227 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 0 | 6,813,196 | +6,813,196 |
| Netherlands | 4,380,374 | 0 | -4,380,374 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,083,034 | +4,083,034 |
| United States | 41,209 | 2,521,683 | +2,480,474 |
| Belgium | 1,101,599 | 1,247,022 | +145,423 |
| Peru | 962,128 | 0 | -962,128 |
| Spain | 443,635 | 292,293 | -151,342 |
| Viet Nam | 11,934 | 695,901 | +683,967 |
| China | 44,903 | 146,407 | +101,504 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -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) | 29,154,861 |
| Other | 8,429,927 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,548,137 |
| Air transport | 4,453 |
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) | 5,814,570 | 23,340,291 | +17,525,721 |
| Other | 5,434,903 | 2,995,024 | -2,439,879 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,265,282 | 1,282,855 | +17,573 |
| Air transport | 4,453 | 0 | -4,453 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 15,576,423 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,065,513 |
| 000 | 8,429,927 |
| Eurotunnel | 961,222 |
| Killingholme | 497,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 0 | 15,576,423 | +15,576,423 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,791,580 | 8,273,933 | +2,482,353 |
| 000 | 5,434,903 | 2,995,024 | -2,439,879 |
| Eurotunnel | 509,848 | 451,374 | -58,474 |
| Killingholme | 492,226 | 5,184 | -487,042 |
| Felixstowe | 49,916 | 170,957 | +121,041 |
| Dover | 122,583 | 46,386 | -76,197 |
| Hull | 35,957 | 97,278 | +61,321 |
| Southampton | 39,087 | 0 | -39,087 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,414 | 0 | -24,414 |
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
|
2 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 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+ | 7 |
| 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 | 13,814,474 |
| Ireland | 10,876,779 |
| Belgium | 10,281,119 |
| Poland | 6,136,871 |
| 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 | 9,197,329 | 4,617,145 | -4,580,184 |
| Ireland | 5,922,825 | 4,953,954 | -968,871 |
| Belgium | 3,427,838 | 6,853,281 | +3,425,443 |
| Poland | 4,335,647 | 1,801,224 | -2,534,423 |
| South Africa | 7,350 | 5,582,233 | +5,574,883 |
| Netherlands | 1,647,873 | 779,725 | -868,148 |
| France | 664,329 | 837,001 | +172,672 |
| Switzerland | 964,100 | 106,215 | -857,885 |
| Norway | 918,934 | 2,415 | -916,519 |
| Canada | 326,574 | 436,361 | +109,787 |
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 | 9,233,828 |
| Ireland | 850,974 |
| Netherlands | 72,133 |
| Colombia | 55,069 |
| 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 | 4,699,748 | 4,534,080 | -165,668 |
| Ireland | 765,954 | 85,020 | -680,934 |
| Netherlands | 39,375 | 32,758 | -6,617 |
| Colombia | 55,069 | 0 | -55,069 |
| 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) | 33,695,907 |
| Other | 11,826,075 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,713,433 |
| Air transport | 35,805 |
| 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) | 17,867,001 | 15,828,906 | -2,038,095 |
| Other | 5,894,645 | 5,931,430 | +36,785 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,411,078 | 5,302,355 | +891,277 |
| Air transport | 33,815 | 1,990 | -31,825 |
| 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 | 32,095,195 |
| 000 | 11,826,075 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,282,941 |
| London | 1,636,397 |
| Southampton | 519,078 |
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 | 17,136,450 | 14,958,745 | -2,177,705 |
| 000 | 5,894,645 | 5,931,430 | +36,785 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,349,963 | 3,932,978 | +583,015 |
| London | 782,842 | 853,555 | +70,713 |
| Southampton | 155,392 | 363,686 | +208,294 |
| Liverpool Docks | 262,626 | 144,897 | -117,729 |
| London Gateway Port | 145,250 | 189,341 | +44,091 |
| Milford | 28,180 | 156,816 | +128,636 |
| Newhaven | 90,134 | 88,380 | -1,754 |
| Dover | 66,951 | 98,524 | +31,573 |
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