Coal (other types) exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coal (other types) by Nigeria reached $16.3 million in 2024 (102.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 90% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 375% a year on average.
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 | $16.3M | 102.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 46.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 21.8K t |
| 2021 | $271K | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $231K | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $5K | 56 t |
| 2018 | $6K | 10 t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Nigeria exports coal (other types) to
Benin alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $13.3M | 81% |
| Senegal | $3.1M | 19% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, 60% above the world average of $0.10. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria coal (other types) exports (HS 2701.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2701.19: Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of coal (other types) exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported coal (other types) worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 102.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 105 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal (other types) from Nigeria?
Benin was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by Senegal (19%) and Bahrain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average export price of coal (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $0.10 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 (other types) from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal (other types)?
The HS code for coal (other types) is subheading 2701.19. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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