Import/export HS code 270112: Bituminous coal
A type of coal used for energy production and industrial processes
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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 | 96,464,076 |
| United States | 48,886,341 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 32,475,857 |
| Ireland | 20,535,813 |
| Spain | 18,105,765 |
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 | 73,211,711 | 23,252,365 | -49,959,346 |
| United States | 33,323,340 | 15,563,001 | -17,760,339 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 23,111,336 | 9,364,521 | -13,746,815 |
| Ireland | 10,327,239 | 10,208,574 | -118,665 |
| Spain | 12,652,223 | 5,453,542 | -7,198,681 |
| South Africa | 13,070,134 | 4,115,866 | -8,954,268 |
| Japan | 0 | 11,453,420 | +11,453,420 |
| Belgium | 2,520,814 | 6,666,839 | +4,146,025 |
| Australia | 0 | 7,002,550 | +7,002,550 |
| Netherlands | 1,330,446 | 2,657,732 | +1,327,286 |
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 | 99,733,162 |
| United States | 45,736,235 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 33,148,493 |
| South Africa | 22,500,222 |
| Japan | 11,453,420 |
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 | 74,032,135 | 25,701,027 | -48,331,108 |
| United States | 29,924,001 | 15,812,234 | -14,111,767 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 23,111,336 | 10,037,157 | -13,074,179 |
| South Africa | 17,028,961 | 5,471,261 | -11,557,700 |
| Japan | 0 | 11,453,420 | +11,453,420 |
| Australia | 0 | 7,251,783 | +7,251,783 |
| Spain | 4,006,838 | 897 | -4,005,941 |
| Norway | 2,503,177 | 571,062 | -1,932,115 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,566,955 | 0 | -1,566,955 |
| Germany | 94,594 | 990,330 | +895,736 |
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 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 221,945,025 |
| Other | 43,340,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,693,895 |
| Air transport | 2,960 |
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) | 144,016,456 | 77,928,569 | -66,087,887 |
| Other | 20,674,058 | 22,666,290 | +1,992,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,949,157 | 744,738 | -8,204,419 |
| Air transport | 2,960 | 0 | -2,960 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 125,204,075 |
| Immingham Docks | 78,045,103 |
| 000 | 43,340,348 |
| Londonderry | 12,291,314 |
| Middlesbrough | 10,956,425 |
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 | 92,593,984 | 32,610,091 | -59,983,893 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,150,589 | 35,894,514 | -6,256,075 |
| 000 | 20,674,058 | 22,666,290 | +1,992,232 |
| Londonderry | 8,175,448 | 4,115,866 | -4,059,582 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,693,987 | 2,262,438 | -6,431,549 |
| Hull | 1,223,022 | 2,874,323 | +1,651,301 |
| Sunderland | 0 | 747,699 | +747,699 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,719 | 150,414 | +90,695 |
| Dover | 68,864 | 11,167 | -57,697 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 6,795 | +6,795 |
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 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Construction of buildings
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 33 |
| LCC GROUP LIMITED | 23 |
| CITIBANK N.A | 16 |
| SLB 2020 LIMITED | 13 |
| CPL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 11 |
| 2026 TRANSFEROR COMPANY LIMITED | 7 |
| DRAX POWER LIMITED | 5 |
| HATFIELD ENERGY LTD | 3 |
| TARMAC CEMENT LIMITED | 3 |
| HOLCIM UK LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
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 | 41,305,203 |
| Iceland | 31,756,828 |
| Ireland | 24,902,341 |
| Poland | 13,525,249 |
| United States | 11,165,882 |
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 | 22,865,002 | 18,440,201 | -4,424,801 |
| Iceland | 14,481,263 | 17,275,565 | +2,794,302 |
| Ireland | 14,193,912 | 10,708,429 | -3,485,483 |
| Poland | 13,002,716 | 522,533 | -12,480,183 |
| United States | 11,165,882 | 0 | -11,165,882 |
| Canada | 9,478,378 | 0 | -9,478,378 |
| Turkey | 4,463,864 | 1,712,017 | -2,751,847 |
| France | 4,326,748 | 1,787,859 | -2,538,889 |
| Spain | 3,392,239 | 2,668,361 | -723,878 |
| Australia | 6,045,204 | 0 | -6,045,204 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 30,317,973 |
| XI | 7,484,418 |
| Kazakhstan | 744,857 |
| Ireland | 458,681 |
| Netherlands | 354,307 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 16,659,522 | 13,658,451 | -3,001,071 |
| XI | 3,873,607 | 3,610,811 | -262,796 |
| Kazakhstan | 407,348 | 337,509 | -69,839 |
| Ireland | 413,696 | 44,985 | -368,711 |
| Netherlands | 354,307 | 0 | -354,307 |
| Russia | 376 | 46,379 | +46,003 |
| South Africa | 23,785 | 8,387 | -15,398 |
| Nicaragua | 5,309 | 464 | -4,845 |
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) | 114,132,213 |
| Other | 39,672,334 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,615,526 |
| Air transport | 1,044 |
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) | 90,569,200 | 23,563,013 | -67,006,187 |
| Other | 21,907,917 | 17,764,417 | -4,143,500 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,208,328 | 17,407,198 | +16,198,870 |
| Air transport | 1,044 | 0 | -1,044 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 66,877,847 |
| 000 | 39,672,334 |
| Londonderry | 31,358,052 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,399,934 |
| Swansea | 13,256,381 |
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 | 41,680,289 | 25,197,558 | -16,482,731 |
| 000 | 21,907,917 | 17,764,417 | -4,143,500 |
| Londonderry | 17,799,779 | 13,558,273 | -4,241,506 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,875,765 | 524,169 | -12,351,596 |
| Swansea | 13,256,381 | 0 | -13,256,381 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,925,563 | 721,037 | -3,204,526 |
| Felixstowe | 791,628 | 768,042 | -23,586 |
| 499 | 819,343 | 0 | -819,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 389,145 | 32,952 | -356,193 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 236,796 | 136,680 | -100,116 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 270112
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of coal used for energy production and industrial processes