Anthracite coal trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in anthracite coal was worth $6.26 billion in 2024, about 37.38 million tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017, and down 32% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.26B | 37.38M t |
| 2023 | $9.23B | 45.72M t |
| 2022 | $11.23B | 41.51M t |
| 2021 | $5.10B | 48.53M t |
| 2020 | $3.71B | 45.07M t |
| 2019 | $5.08B | 46.15M t |
| 2018 | $5.28B | 47.08M t |
| 2017 | $4.38B | 43.09M t |
Top anthracite coal exporting countries
Exports are led by Russia (47%), Australia (19%) and China (11%). 88 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 77%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $2.97B | 48% |
| Australia | $1.16B | 19% |
| China | $716.4M | 11% |
| Peru | $246.7M | 3.9% |
| United States | $227.3M | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $225.2M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $133.8M | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $120.3M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $65.4M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $58.7M | 0.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $38.0M | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $35.5M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (31%), South Korea (14%) and Japan (14%). 159 countries imported it, and the top three take 58% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.92B | 31% |
| South Korea | $864.4M | 14% |
| Japan | $856.2M | 14% |
| Indonesia | $684.8M | 11% |
| India | $330.3M | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $322.4M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $135.2M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $125.6M | 2% |
| Canada | $90.9M | 1.5% |
| France | $66.7M | 1.1% |
| Philippines | $65.5M | 1% |
| Belgium | $62.2M | 1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.32 per kg and Indonesia $0.11 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2701.11: Coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated. HS 2701 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most anthracite coal?
Russia exported $2.97 billion in 2024, 47% of the world total, followed by Australia (19%) and China (11%). In all, 88 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most anthracite coal?
China imported $1.92 billion in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (14%) and Japan (14%). The top three importers together take 58%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in anthracite coal?
It was worth $6.26 billion in 2024, about 37.38 million tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $11.23 billion. 88 countries reported exports and 159 reported imports.
What is the average price of anthracite coal per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.32 per kg and Indonesia $0.11 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for anthracite coal?
The HS code for anthracite coal is subheading 2701.11, in chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2701 page.
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