Coal exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported coal worth $22.2 million (129.1 thousand tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $32.4 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 | $22.2M | 129.1K t |
| 2023 | $32.4M | 236.6K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 149.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $234K | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $6K | 62 t |
| 2018 | $11K | 14 t |
| 2017 | $23.4M | 62.6K t |
Where Nigeria exports coal to
Benin alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $17.3M | 78% |
| Senegal | $4.3M | 19% |
| Niger | $623K | 2.8% |
| Greece | $9K | 0% |
| Ghana | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2701
| 2701.19 | Coal (other types) | 74% |
| 2701.20 | Coal briquettes | 22% |
| 2701.11 | Anthracite coal | 5% |
| 2701.12 | Bituminous coal | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2701.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, 31% 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 Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria imported coal worth $2.3 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 87% |
| Hong Kong | $196K | 8.6% |
| Niger | $44K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $23K | 1% |
| India | $10K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $8K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria exported coal worth $22.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 123 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal from Nigeria?
Benin was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($17.3 million), followed by Senegal (19%) and Niger (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average export price of coal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $0.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of coal from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.4 million in 2017 to $22.2 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $32.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import coal?
Yes. Nigeria imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Hong Kong and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal?
The HS code for coal is heading 2701. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2701.19 (73% of the value) and 2701.20 (22%).
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