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 | 96,688,212 |
| United States | 42,915,774 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 32,753,358 |
| Spain | 22,558,068 |
| 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 | 65,886,367 | 30,801,845 | -35,084,522 |
| United States | 27,283,898 | 15,631,876 | -11,652,022 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 23,746,965 | 9,006,393 | -14,740,572 |
| Spain | 17,344,738 | 5,213,330 | -12,131,408 |
| South Africa | 18,438,238 | 4,115,866 | -14,322,372 |
| Ireland | 11,908,466 | 10,214,356 | -1,694,110 |
| Japan | 0 | 11,453,420 | +11,453,420 |
| Australia | 3,754,573 | 7,002,550 | +3,247,977 |
| Belgium | 2,625,843 | 6,963,768 | +4,337,925 |
| Netherlands | 770,958 | 3,195,352 | +2,424,394 |
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 | 99,957,298 |
| United States | 40,578,138 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 32,753,358 |
| South Africa | 27,868,326 |
| 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 | 66,706,791 | 33,250,507 | -33,456,284 |
| United States | 24,697,029 | 15,881,109 | -8,815,920 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 23,746,965 | 9,006,393 | -14,740,572 |
| South Africa | 21,837,577 | 6,030,749 | -15,806,828 |
| Japan | 0 | 11,453,420 | +11,453,420 |
| Australia | 3,754,573 | 7,251,783 | +3,497,210 |
| Spain | 8,699,353 | 897 | -8,698,456 |
| 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 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
| 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) | 229,618,651 |
| Other | 42,908,414 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,832,239 |
| 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) | 144,448,409 | 85,170,242 | -59,278,167 |
| Other | 20,271,608 | 22,636,806 | +2,365,198 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,039,450 | 792,789 | -10,246,661 |
| 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 | 130,398,227 |
| Immingham Docks | 77,442,640 |
| 000 | 42,908,414 |
| 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 | 90,596,784 | 39,801,443 | -50,795,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,912,343 | 36,530,297 | -4,382,046 |
| 000 | 20,271,608 | 22,636,806 | +2,365,198 |
| Middlesbrough | 10,823,833 | 2,262,438 | -8,561,395 |
| Londonderry | 8,175,448 | 4,115,866 | -4,059,582 |
| Port Talbot | 3,754,573 | 0 | -3,754,573 |
| Hull | 1,082,794 | 2,341,915 | +1,259,121 |
| Sunderland | 0 | 747,699 | +747,699 |
| Eurotunnel | 71,633 | 145,411 | +73,778 |
| Dover | 70,451 | 11,167 | -59,284 |
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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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+ | 6 |
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 | 44,103,331 |
| Iceland | 33,562,113 |
| Ireland | 25,521,986 |
| United States | 24,761,418 |
| Poland | 14,009,970 |
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 | 27,617,427 | 16,485,904 | -11,131,523 |
| Iceland | 12,254,099 | 21,308,014 | +9,053,915 |
| Ireland | 14,226,385 | 11,295,601 | -2,930,784 |
| United States | 24,760,374 | 1,044 | -24,759,330 |
| Poland | 13,487,437 | 522,533 | -12,964,904 |
| Canada | 6,656,067 | 2,822,311 | -3,833,756 |
| Spain | 4,426,655 | 2,669,061 | -1,757,594 |
| Turkey | 4,463,864 | 1,712,017 | -2,751,847 |
| France | 4,314,361 | 1,785,714 | -2,528,647 |
| 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 | 31,668,529 |
| XI | 7,778,296 |
| Kazakhstan | 845,691 |
| Ireland | 493,362 |
| 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 | 17,468,241 | 14,200,288 | -3,267,953 |
| XI | 4,036,284 | 3,742,012 | -294,272 |
| Kazakhstan | 490,703 | 354,988 | -135,715 |
| Ireland | 431,247 | 62,115 | -369,132 |
| Netherlands | 354,307 | 0 | -354,307 |
| Russia | 376 | 46,379 | +46,003 |
| South Africa | 23,785 | 8,387 | -15,398 |
| Nicaragua | 5,865 | 915 | -4,950 |
| 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) | 124,913,852 |
| Other | 41,456,794 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,434,689 |
| 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) | 94,308,309 | 30,605,543 | -63,702,766 |
| Other | 22,984,279 | 18,472,515 | -4,511,764 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,818,500 | 15,616,189 | +797,689 |
| 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 | 68,979,930 |
| 000 | 41,456,794 |
| Londonderry | 34,663,395 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,995,470 |
| 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 | 39,587,216 | 29,392,714 | -10,194,502 |
| 000 | 22,984,279 | 18,472,515 | -4,511,764 |
| Londonderry | 20,061,492 | 14,601,903 | -5,459,589 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,471,301 | 524,169 | -25,947,132 |
| Swansea | 16,820,575 | 0 | -16,820,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,917,935 | 730,267 | -3,187,668 |
| Felixstowe | 874,971 | 715,037 | -159,934 |
| 499 | 819,343 | 0 | -819,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 312,077 | 110,020 | -202,057 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 259,060 | 147,622 | -111,438 |
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