Coal briquettes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coal briquettes by Saudi Arabia reached $11.7 million in 2024 (14.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 118 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 72% a year on average.
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 | $11.7M | 14.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 16.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $9K | 25 t |
| 2019 | $160K | 276 t |
| 2018 | $383K | 647 t |
| 2017 | $265K | 517 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports coal briquettes from
One supplier dominates: Poland accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $6.4M | 55% |
| Indonesia | $3.4M | 29% |
| Malaysia | $807K | 6.9% |
| China | $570K | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $131K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $82K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $81K | 0.7% |
| United States | $74K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $61K | 0.5% |
| Paraguay | $50K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 139% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia coal briquettes imports (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 imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported coal briquettes worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 118 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal briquettes to Saudi Arabia?
Poland was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Indonesia (29%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal briquettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 139% above the world average of $0.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coal briquettes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $265 thousand in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 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.
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