Bituminous coal exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Mozambique exported $860.9 million of bituminous coal in 2024 (3.92 million tonnes). It ranks 10th of 79 countries for exports of this product. That is 42% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.48 billion.
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 | $860.9M | 3.92M t |
| 2023 | $1.48B | 8.46M t |
| 2022 | $1.32B | 4.80M t |
| 2021 | $832.5M | 4.76M t |
| 2020 | $411.6M | 3.56M t |
| 2019 | $942.7M | 5.90M t |
| 2018 | $1.05B | 5.68M t |
| 2017 | $866.1M | 4.76M t |
Where Mozambique exports bituminous coal to
One buyer market dominates: South Korea accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $473.1M | 55% |
| China | $178.7M | 21% |
| Poland | $82.6M | 9.6% |
| Malaysia | $37.6M | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $18.0M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $16.8M | 2% |
| Japan | $14.4M | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $13.2M | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $12.2M | 1.4% |
| India | $11.7M | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, 57% above the world average of $0.14. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bituminous coal imports to Mozambique
Imports of bituminous coal by Mozambique reached $91.9 million in 2024 (1.40 million tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $91.7M | 100% |
| Zimbabwe | $236K | 0.3% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique exported bituminous coal worth $860.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.92 million tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 79 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy bituminous coal from Mozambique?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($473.1 million), followed by China (21%) and Poland (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average export price of bituminous coal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $0.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bituminous coal from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $866.1 million in 2017 to $860.9 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $1.48 billion. Over 8 years the average was $970.7 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import bituminous coal?
Yes. Mozambique imported $91.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Zimbabwe and the United States. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $769.0 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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