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 | 104,644,729 |
| United States | 38,145,972 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 29,088,783 |
| Spain | 25,598,800 |
| South Africa | 22,554,104 |
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 | 68,213,390 | 36,431,339 | -31,782,051 |
| United States | 19,477,957 | 18,668,015 | -809,942 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 19,092,531 | 9,996,252 | -9,096,279 |
| Spain | 22,176,178 | 3,422,622 | -18,753,556 |
| South Africa | 18,438,238 | 4,115,866 | -14,322,372 |
| Ireland | 12,703,004 | 6,320,261 | -6,382,743 |
| Australia | 12,000,415 | 7,002,550 | -4,997,865 |
| Belgium | 2,586,163 | 6,699,144 | +4,112,981 |
| Netherlands | 1,144,820 | 2,771,646 | +1,626,826 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 3,130,784 | +3,130,784 |
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 | 102,591,427 |
| United States | 35,681,843 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 33,653,885 |
| South Africa | 28,115,695 |
| Australia | 25,191,557 |
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 | 64,468,712 | 38,122,715 | -26,345,997 |
| United States | 16,891,088 | 18,790,755 | +1,899,667 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 23,657,633 | 9,996,252 | -13,661,381 |
| South Africa | 22,211,439 | 5,904,256 | -16,307,183 |
| Australia | 18,066,267 | 7,125,290 | -10,940,977 |
| Spain | 8,699,353 | 0 | -8,699,353 |
| Norway | 3,820,553 | 571,062 | -3,249,491 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,566,955 | 0 | -1,566,955 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,084,924 | +1,084,924 |
| Iceland | 991,477 | 0 | -991,477 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 231,016,282 |
| Other | 36,858,239 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,782,920 |
| 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) | 149,514,711 | 81,501,571 | -68,013,140 |
| Other | 19,479,716 | 17,378,523 | -2,101,193 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,992,266 | 790,654 | -10,201,612 |
| 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 | 135,681,646 |
| Immingham Docks | 66,527,984 |
| 000 | 36,858,239 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,086,271 |
| Londonderry | 12,291,314 |
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 | 89,260,850 | 46,420,796 | -42,840,054 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,172,254 | 27,355,730 | -11,816,524 |
| 000 | 19,479,716 | 17,378,523 | -2,101,193 |
| Middlesbrough | 10,346,454 | 2,739,817 | -7,606,637 |
| Londonderry | 8,175,448 | 4,115,866 | -4,059,582 |
| Port Talbot | 12,000,415 | 0 | -12,000,415 |
| Hull | 1,418,056 | 1,169,158 | -248,898 |
| Sunderland | 0 | 368,220 | +368,220 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,768 | 88,498 | +7,730 |
| Dover | 43,106 | 27,345 | -15,761 |
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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 4 |
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 | 22 |
| CITIBANK N.A | 16 |
| SLB 2020 LIMITED | 13 |
| CPL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 10 |
| BRITISH STEEL 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+ | 5 |
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 | 43,944,750 |
| Iceland | 34,082,041 |
| United States | 24,761,418 |
| Ireland | 23,097,681 |
| Poland | 13,527,523 |
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 | 32,027,915 | 11,916,835 | -20,111,080 |
| Iceland | 13,379,497 | 20,702,544 | +7,323,047 |
| United States | 24,760,374 | 1,044 | -24,759,330 |
| Ireland | 14,516,605 | 8,581,076 | -5,935,529 |
| Poland | 13,514,638 | 12,885 | -13,501,753 |
| Canada | 6,656,067 | 2,822,311 | -3,833,756 |
| Spain | 4,208,320 | 2,233,701 | -1,974,619 |
| Turkey | 4,463,864 | 1,712,017 | -2,751,847 |
| Australia | 6,045,204 | 0 | -6,045,204 |
| France | 4,277,539 | 735,215 | -3,542,324 |
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 | 27,326,783 |
| XI | 7,316,406 |
| Kazakhstan | 788,797 |
| Ireland | 619,673 |
| 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 | 17,059,954 | 10,266,829 | -6,793,125 |
| XI | 4,297,975 | 3,018,431 | -1,279,544 |
| Kazakhstan | 513,826 | 274,971 | -238,855 |
| Ireland | 523,310 | 96,363 | -426,947 |
| Netherlands | 354,307 | 0 | -354,307 |
| South Africa | 27,788 | 16,226 | -11,562 |
| Germany | 18,494 | 0 | -18,494 |
| Russia | 7,853 | 0 | -7,853 |
| Nicaragua | 5,861 | 1,580 | -4,281 |
| Spain | 1,766 | 0 | -1,766 |
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) | 130,873,395 |
| Other | 36,744,159 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,497,947 |
| 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) | 102,163,195 | 28,710,200 | -73,452,995 |
| Other | 23,004,734 | 13,739,425 | -9,265,309 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,858,135 | 11,639,812 | -3,218,323 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,044 | +1,044 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 71,050,643 |
| 000 | 36,744,159 |
| Londonderry | 35,889,681 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,471,301 |
| Swansea | 16,820,575 |
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 | 45,300,946 | 25,749,697 | -19,551,249 |
| 000 | 23,004,734 | 13,739,425 | -9,265,309 |
| Londonderry | 22,255,646 | 13,634,035 | -8,621,611 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,471,301 | 0 | -26,471,301 |
| Swansea | 16,820,575 | 0 | -16,820,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,920,298 | 36,098 | -3,884,200 |
| Felixstowe | 776,167 | 644,747 | -131,420 |
| 499 | 819,343 | 0 | -819,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 355,520 | 142,520 | -213,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 247,265 | 142,915 | -104,350 |
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