Import/export HS code 27011290: Various bituminous coal
Bituminous coal not used for coking, suitable for energy and heat
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 104,637,934 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 29,088,783 |
| South Africa | 22,554,104 |
| Spain | 19,532,948 |
| Belgium | 9,285,307 |
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 | 36,424,544 | -31,788,846 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 19,092,531 | 9,996,252 | -9,096,279 |
| South Africa | 18,438,238 | 4,115,866 | -14,322,372 |
| Spain | 16,110,326 | 3,422,622 | -12,687,704 |
| Belgium | 2,586,163 | 6,699,144 | +4,112,981 |
| United States | 8,590,009 | 0 | -8,590,009 |
| Ireland | 4,693,409 | 1,283,686 | -3,409,723 |
| Netherlands | 1,144,820 | 2,771,646 | +1,626,826 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 3,130,784 | +3,130,784 |
| China | 1,566,955 | 0 | -1,566,955 |
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 | 102,584,632 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 33,653,885 |
| South Africa | 28,115,695 |
| Spain | 8,699,353 |
| United States | 6,125,880 |
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 | 38,115,920 | -26,352,792 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 23,657,633 | 9,996,252 | -13,661,381 |
| South Africa | 22,211,439 | 5,904,256 | -16,307,183 |
| Spain | 8,699,353 | 0 | -8,699,353 |
| United States | 6,003,140 | 122,740 | -5,880,400 |
| 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 |
| Belgium | 98,059 | 669,626 | +571,567 |
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) | 176,384,707 |
| Other | 23,812,069 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,782,920 |
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) | 120,560,496 | 55,824,211 | -64,736,285 |
| Other | 11,470,121 | 12,341,948 | +871,827 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,992,266 | 790,654 | -10,201,612 |
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 | 23,903,619 |
| 000 | 23,812,069 |
| 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 | 22,218,454 | 1,685,165 | -20,533,289 |
| 000 | 11,470,121 | 12,341,948 | +871,827 |
| Middlesbrough | 10,346,454 | 2,739,817 | -7,606,637 |
| Londonderry | 8,175,448 | 4,115,866 | -4,059,582 |
| 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 |
| Portsmouth | 9,626 | 0 | -9,626 |
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.
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 | 20,806,836 |
| Canada | 9,478,378 |
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 | 13,451,113 | 7,355,723 | -6,095,390 |
| 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 |
| Poland | 4,458,369 | 12,885 | -4,445,484 |
| France | 3,612,603 | 735,215 | -2,877,388 |
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 | 5,025,561 |
| 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 | 3,232,483 | 1,793,078 | -1,439,405 |
| 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) | 114,052,820 |
| Other | 34,453,314 |
| 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) | 85,342,620 | 28,710,200 | -56,632,420 |
| Other | 21,939,242 | 12,514,072 | -9,425,170 |
| 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 |
| Londonderry | 35,889,681 |
| 000 | 34,453,314 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,471,301 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,956,396 |
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 |
| Londonderry | 22,255,646 | 13,634,035 | -8,621,611 |
| 000 | 21,939,242 | 12,514,072 | -9,425,170 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,471,301 | 0 | -26,471,301 |
| 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 |
| Heysham | 23,955 | 0 | -23,955 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27011290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bituminous coal not used for coking, suitable for energy and heat