The UK produces between a third and a half of its own coal. In 2010, for example, it produced about 10 million tonnes from surface mining, nearly a quarter of its total needs, with a further 8 million tonnes coming from deep mines and other national sources.
In that year it imported 26.5 million tonnes from other countries. Almost 10 tonnes of this came from Russia, while Colombia, the US and Australia made up most of the rest. The UK did import 1 million tonnes from other EU countries and smaller amounts from other countries, but Russia is by far the biggest supplier.
Within the UK itself, most coal resources come from the North of England, Scotland and Wales. In the past coal mining was one of Britain's major industries and the country exported coal as well as supplying its own needs, but this has greatly declined. However, British coal mining may be increasing as more energy sources are being suoght.