Coal exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coal by Mozambique reached $3.02 billion in 2024 (19.93 million tonnes). It ranks 9th of 123 countries for exports of this product. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.07 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 | $3.02B | 19.93M t |
| 2023 | $3.59B | 22.68M t |
| 2022 | $4.07B | 14.75M t |
| 2021 | $2.09B | 15.54M t |
| 2020 | $1.08B | 225.22M t |
| 2019 | $2.03B | 522.90M t |
| 2018 | $2.29B | 14.15M t |
| 2017 | $1.84B | 11.75M t |
Where Mozambique exports coal to
The largest buyer markets were India (39%), South Korea (26%), China (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.17B | 39% |
| South Korea | $776.6M | 26% |
| China | $354.5M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $257.2M | 8.5% |
| Poland | $175.7M | 5.8% |
| Malaysia | $68.9M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34.5M | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $30.8M | 1% |
| Japan | $26.8M | 0.9% |
| Senegal | $24.0M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2701
| 2701.19 | Coal (other types) | 71% |
| 2701.12 | Bituminous coal | 29% |
| 2701.11 | Anthracite coal | 0.2% |
| 2701.20 | Coal briquettes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2701.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, close to the world average of $0.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coal imports to Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique imported coal worth $116.4 million (1.72 million tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $116.1M | 100% |
| Zimbabwe | $236K | 0.2% |
| Finland | $19K | 0% |
| Afghanistan | $16K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique coal exports (HS 2701): 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: Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal.
Common questions
What is the value of coal exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported coal worth $3.02 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.93 million tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 123 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal from Mozambique?
India was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($1.17 billion), followed by South Korea (26%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average export price of coal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of coal from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.84 billion in 2017 to $3.02 billion in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2022 at $4.07 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.50 billion a year.
Does Mozambique also import coal?
Yes. Mozambique imported $116.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Finland. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.91 billion a year.
What is the HS code for coal?
The HS code for coal is heading 2701. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2701.19 (71% of the value) and 2701.12 (28%).
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