Bituminous coal imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $11.3 million of bituminous coal in 2024 (45.0 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.3M | 45.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 31.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 49.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 30.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 58.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 16.9K t |
| 2017 | $520K | 4.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bituminous coal from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $7.9M | 70% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 30% |
| China | $17K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $4K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $4K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, 79% above the world average of $0.14. 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 Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bituminous coal imports (HS 2701.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2701.12: Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of bituminous coal imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bituminous coal worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 123 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply bituminous coal to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by South Africa (30%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of bituminous coal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $0.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bituminous coal to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $520 thousand in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bituminous coal?
The HS code for bituminous coal is subheading 2701.12. 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; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Saudi Arabia
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.