Import/export HS code 27040010: Coke and semi-coke from coal
Solid fuel made by heating coal without air. Commonly used in metal production and as a heat source
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 176,797,333 |
| Colombia | 84,493,131 |
| Australia | 62,247,620 |
| Indonesia | 41,949,318 |
| United States | 24,805,166 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 116,586,614 | 60,210,719 | -56,375,895 |
| Colombia | 23,576,423 | 60,916,708 | +37,340,285 |
| Australia | 26,325,462 | 35,922,158 | +9,596,696 |
| Indonesia | 41,949,318 | 0 | -41,949,318 |
| United States | 12,770,244 | 12,034,922 | -735,322 |
| Poland | 10,687,031 | 6,552,136 | -4,134,895 |
| France | 9,071,977 | 7,701,504 | -1,370,473 |
| Spain | 3,499,557 | 3,452,973 | -46,584 |
| Chile | 6,829,806 | 0 | -6,829,806 |
| Sweden | 1,467,021 | 2,201,107 | +734,086 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 176,797,333 |
| Colombia | 84,493,131 |
| Australia | 62,247,620 |
| Indonesia | 42,036,176 |
| United States | 24,805,166 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 116,586,614 | 60,210,719 | -56,375,895 |
| Colombia | 23,576,423 | 60,916,708 | +37,340,285 |
| Australia | 26,325,462 | 35,922,158 | +9,596,696 |
| Indonesia | 41,949,318 | 86,858 | -41,862,460 |
| United States | 12,770,244 | 12,034,922 | -735,322 |
| Poland | 10,395,385 | 6,552,136 | -3,843,249 |
| Czechia | 5,971,907 | 6,789,120 | +817,213 |
| Spain | 3,499,557 | 3,452,973 | -46,584 |
| Chile | 6,829,806 | 0 | -6,829,806 |
| France | 3,825,929 | 967,928 | -2,858,001 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 426,658,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,687,225 |
| Air transport | 40,053 |
| Other | 23,716 |
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) | 245,671,373 | 180,987,156 | -64,684,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,242,281 | 8,444,944 | -2,797,337 |
| Air transport | 0 | 40,053 | +40,053 |
| Other | 7,983 | 15,733 | +7,750 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 315,189,883 |
| Port Talbot | 71,579,363 |
| Dover | 18,166,740 |
| Belfast Port | 10,475,790 |
| King's Lynn | 10,186,398 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 151,355,019 | 163,834,864 | +12,479,845 |
| Port Talbot | 71,579,363 | 0 | -71,579,363 |
| Dover | 10,479,351 | 7,687,389 | -2,791,962 |
| Belfast Port | 5,171,296 | 5,304,494 | +133,198 |
| King's Lynn | 5,703,417 | 4,482,981 | -1,220,436 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,457,228 | 3,452,973 | -4,255 |
| Sunderland | 4,384,040 | 2,201,107 | -2,182,933 |
| TRT | 1,866,284 | 1,812,980 | -53,304 |
| Ellesmere Port | 1,827,861 | 0 | -1,827,861 |
| Eurotunnel | 594,079 | 635,025 | +40,946 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED | 49 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 38 |
| 2026 TRANSFEROR COMPANY LIMITED | 28 |
| ROCKWOOL LIMITED | 23 |
| JAMES DURRANS & SONS,LIMITED | 21 |
| LCC GROUP LIMITED | 19 |
| BRITISH SUGAR PLC | 18 |
| SAINT-GOBAIN CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 10 |
| SLB 2020 LIMITED | 7 |
| AQUADISTRI UK LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
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 | 9,146,849 |
| Netherlands | 3,564,536 |
| Ireland | 2,863,630 |
| France | 2,664,297 |
| Germany | 1,421,310 |
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 | 4,235,382 | 4,911,467 | +676,085 |
| Netherlands | 2,661,696 | 902,840 | -1,758,856 |
| Ireland | 1,761,782 | 1,101,848 | -659,934 |
| France | 1,326,109 | 1,338,188 | +12,079 |
| Germany | 638,437 | 782,873 | +144,436 |
| Belgium | 190,670 | 311,700 | +121,030 |
| India | 310,176 | 162,167 | -148,009 |
| Morocco | 375,119 | 0 | -375,119 |
| Italy | 147,496 | 186,578 | +39,082 |
| Poland | 106,356 | 103,310 | -3,046 |
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 | 2,856,667 |
| Belgium | 6,268 |
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 | 1,761,087 | 1,095,580 | -665,507 |
| Belgium | 0 | 6,268 | +6,268 |
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) | 13,282,154 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,724,741 |
| Other | 2,862,935 |
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) | 8,266,640 | 5,015,514 | -3,251,126 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,933,845 | 3,790,896 | +1,857,051 |
| Other | 1,761,087 | 1,101,848 | -659,239 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 8,742,914 |
| Swansea | 3,635,367 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,040,348 |
| 000 | 2,862,935 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,227,570 |
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 | 4,235,382 | 4,507,532 | +272,150 |
| Swansea | 2,791,949 | 843,418 | -1,948,531 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,529,906 | 1,510,442 | -19,464 |
| 000 | 1,761,087 | 1,101,848 | -659,239 |
| Immingham Docks | 304,818 | 922,752 | +617,934 |
| London Gateway Port | 821,618 | 173,417 | -648,201 |
| Londonderry | 0 | 403,935 | +403,935 |
| Sunderland | 365,170 | 0 | -365,170 |
| Newport | 0 | 225,840 | +225,840 |
| London | 54,552 | 70,619 | +16,067 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 27040010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Solid fuel made by heating coal without air. Commonly used in metal production and as a heat source