Coal briquettes exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Nigeria exported $4.8 million of coal briquettes in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 77 countries for exports of this product. That is 76% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 209% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.8 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 | $4.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 153.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 119.4K t |
| 2021 | $874K | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $6K | 4 t |
Where Nigeria exports coal briquettes to
Benin alone took 74% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $3.6M | 74% |
| Senegal | $1.2M | 25% |
| Niger | $25K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, 39% above the world average of $0.33. 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 briquettes imports to Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria imported coal briquettes worth $324 thousand (1.3 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $196K | 61% |
| China | $84K | 26% |
| Niger | $44K | 13% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria coal briquettes exports (HS 2701.20): 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 2701.20: Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels: manufactured from coal.
Common questions
What is the value of coal briquettes exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported coal briquettes worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 77 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal briquettes from Nigeria?
Benin was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Senegal (25%) and Niger (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average export price of coal briquettes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $0.33 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 briquettes from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6 thousand in 2018 to $4.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $19.8 million. Over 5 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import coal briquettes?
Yes. Nigeria imported $324 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Hong Kong, China and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal briquettes?
The HS code for coal briquettes is subheading 2701.20. 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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