Anthracite coal imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $2.1 million of anthracite coal in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 165% on 2023. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $804K | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $1K | 0 t |
| 2021 | $2K | - |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $826K | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 41.6K t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports anthracite coal from
China alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 77% |
| South Africa | $494K | 23% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, 47% above the world average of $0.17. 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo anthracite coal imports (HS 2701.11): 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 2701.11: Coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of anthracite coal imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported anthracite coal worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 165% on 2023.
Which countries supply anthracite coal to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of anthracite coal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $0.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of anthracite coal to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2018 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $3.0 million. Over 7 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for anthracite coal?
The HS code for anthracite coal is subheading 2701.11. 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.
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