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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 17,592,147 |
| Poland | 17,306,712 |
| Colombia | 10,475,790 |
| Spain | 7,378,049 |
| Sweden | 3,668,128 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9,070,141 | 8,522,006 | -548,135 |
| Poland | 10,687,031 | 6,619,681 | -4,067,350 |
| Colombia | 5,171,296 | 5,304,494 | +133,198 |
| Spain | 3,499,557 | 3,878,492 | +378,935 |
| Sweden | 1,467,021 | 2,201,107 | +734,086 |
| Finland | 1,739,177 | 0 | -1,739,177 |
| Netherlands | 1,226,264 | 165,019 | -1,061,245 |
| Belgium | 583,461 | 80,997 | -502,464 |
| Czechia | 505,905 | 149,454 | -356,451 |
| Italy | 82,631 | 85,416 | +2,785 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 17,015,066 |
| Czechia | 13,570,826 |
| Colombia | 10,475,790 |
| Spain | 7,378,049 |
| France | 4,793,857 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 10,395,385 | 6,619,681 | -3,775,704 |
| Czechia | 5,971,907 | 7,598,919 | +1,627,012 |
| Colombia | 5,171,296 | 5,304,494 | +133,198 |
| Spain | 3,499,557 | 3,878,492 | +378,935 |
| France | 3,825,929 | 967,928 | -2,858,001 |
| Sweden | 1,467,021 | 2,201,107 | +734,086 |
| Finland | 1,739,177 | 0 | -1,739,177 |
| Netherlands | 1,177,842 | 0 | -1,177,842 |
| Germany | 638,351 | 76,462 | -561,889 |
| Italy | 102,813 | 129,884 | +27,071 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| South East Wales | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 40,469,892 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,593,503 |
| Air transport | 36,211 |
| 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) | 22,823,431 | 17,646,461 | -5,176,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,240,445 | 9,353,058 | -1,887,387 |
| Air transport | 0 | 36,211 | +36,211 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 18,966,637 |
| Belfast Port | 10,475,790 |
| King's Lynn | 10,186,398 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,335,720 |
| Sunderland | 6,585,147 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 10,479,351 | 8,487,286 | -1,992,065 |
| 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 | 3,878,492 | +421,264 |
| 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 | 592,243 | 743,242 | +150,999 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 428,766 | 0 | -428,766 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,440 | 56,489 | -29,951 |
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
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED | 50 |
| JAMES DURRANS & SONS,LIMITED | 21 |
| LCC GROUP LIMITED | 19 |
| BRITISH SUGAR PLC | 18 |
| ROCKWOOL LIMITED | 15 |
| SAINT-GOBAIN CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 10 |
| AQUADISTRI UK LIMITED | 7 |
| CAMREG LIMITED | 3 |
| HATFIELD ENERGY LTD | 3 |
| TATA STEEL 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+ | 7 |
| 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 | 9,338,411 |
| France | 2,743,605 |
| Ireland | 2,667,665 |
| Netherlands | 2,287,104 |
| Germany | 1,282,643 |
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 | 5,103,029 | +867,647 |
| France | 1,323,960 | 1,419,645 | +95,685 |
| Ireland | 1,623,414 | 1,044,251 | -579,163 |
| Netherlands | 1,384,264 | 902,840 | -481,424 |
| Germany | 386,711 | 895,932 | +509,221 |
| India | 310,176 | 179,067 | -131,109 |
| Morocco | 375,119 | 0 | -375,119 |
| Italy | 147,496 | 210,954 | +63,458 |
| Belgium | 190,670 | 82,408 | -108,262 |
| Poland | 106,356 | 113,270 | +6,914 |
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 | 2,660,702 |
| 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 | 1,622,719 | 1,037,983 | -584,736 |
| 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) | 11,540,742 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,153,447 |
| Other | 2,666,970 |
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) | 6,743,482 | 4,797,260 | -1,946,222 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,925,696 | 4,227,751 | +2,302,055 |
| Other | 1,622,719 | 1,044,251 | -578,468 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 8,742,914 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,166,012 |
| 000 | 2,666,970 |
| Swansea | 1,882,917 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,340,629 |
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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,527,757 | 1,638,255 | +110,498 |
| 000 | 1,622,719 | 1,044,251 | -578,468 |
| Swansea | 1,268,791 | 614,126 | -654,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 304,818 | 1,035,811 | +730,993 |
| London Gateway Port | 821,618 | 181,817 | -639,801 |
| Londonderry | 0 | 595,497 | +595,497 |
| Sunderland | 365,170 | 0 | -365,170 |
| Newport | 0 | 225,840 | +225,840 |
| London | 54,552 | 70,619 | +16,067 |
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