Bituminous coal exports from Botswana: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of bituminous coal by Botswana reached $30.2 million in 2024 (830.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $68.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.2M | 830.4K t |
| 2023 | $30.1M | 759.4K t |
| 2022 | $68.8M | 919.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 695.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 405.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 245.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 303.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 202.1K t |
Where Botswana exports bituminous coal to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $30.1M | 100% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $9K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.04 per kg, 71% below the world average of $0.14, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana bituminous coal exports (HS 2701.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2701.12: Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of bituminous coal exported by Botswana?
Botswana exported bituminous coal worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 830.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 79 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy bituminous coal from Botswana?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($30.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (0%) and Zimbabwe (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average export price of bituminous coal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.04 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $0.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of bituminous coal from Botswana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024, an increase of 431%. The peak was 2022 at $68.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bituminous coal?
The HS code for bituminous coal is subheading 2701.12. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2701 page.
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