Coal (other types) exports from Botswana: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coal (other types) by Botswana reached $4.4 million in 2024 (64.9 thousand tonnes). That is 77% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $37.8 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 | $4.4M | 64.9K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 144.7K t |
| 2022 | $37.8M | 312.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 85.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 96.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 80.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 53.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 27.6K t |
Where Botswana exports coal (other types) to
Namibia alone took 82% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $3.6M | 82% |
| South Africa | $782K | 18% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.10, 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 coal (other types) exports (HS 2701.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2701.19: Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of coal (other types) exported by Botswana?
Botswana exported coal (other types) worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 105 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 77% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal (other types) from Botswana?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of coal (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of coal (other types) from Botswana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. The peak was 2022 at $37.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal (other types)?
The HS code for coal (other types) is subheading 2701.19. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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