Coal (other types) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.5 million of coal (other types) in 2024 (21.8 thousand tonnes). That is 66% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.0 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 | $4.5M | 21.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 69.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $58K | 164 t |
| 2019 | $400K | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $65K | 372 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 33.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports coal (other types) from
South Africa alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.1M | 69% |
| China | $542K | 12% |
| Italy | $162K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $131K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $129K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $89K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $82K | 1.8% |
| France | $68K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $42K | 1% |
| India | $42K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, 100% 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 Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia coal (other types) imports (HS 2701.19): 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 2701.19: Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of coal (other types) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported coal (other types) worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 143 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal (other types) to Saudi Arabia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (12%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 100% 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 imports of coal (other types) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 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.
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