Coal exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coal by Namibia reached $15.7 million in 2024 (32.7 thousand tonnes). That is 67% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 132% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.4 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 | $15.7M | 32.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 43.6K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 130.4K t |
| 2021 | $677K | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $342K | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $306K | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $251K | 621 t |
| 2017 | $43K | 225 t |
Where Namibia exports coal to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $10.5M | 67% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 16% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 15% |
| South Africa | $193K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2701
| 2701.20 | Coal briquettes | 100% |
| 2701.19 | Coal (other types) | 0.1% |
| 2701.11 | Anthracite coal | 0% |
| 2701.12 | Bituminous coal | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2701.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, 269% above the world average of $0.13. 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.
Coal imports to Namibia
Imports of coal by Namibia reached $4.6 million in 2024 (50.9 thousand tonnes). Botswana alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $3.6M | 78% |
| South Africa | $620K | 14% |
| Malaysia | $362K | 7.9% |
| India | $31K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $14K | 0.3% |
| China | $9K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia 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 Namibia?
Namibia exported coal worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 123 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal from Namibia?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Belgium (15%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average export price of coal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 269% above the world average of $0.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of coal from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43 thousand in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $21.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also import coal?
Yes. Namibia imported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Botswana, South Africa and Malaysia. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal?
The HS code for coal is heading 2701. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2701.20 (100% of the value) and 2701.19 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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