Coal imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coal by Senegal reached $129.7 million in 2024 (1.35 million tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $204.8 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 | $129.7M | 1.35M t |
| 2023 | $204.8M | 1.64M t |
| 2022 | $155.1M | 947.2K t |
| 2021 | $85.4M | 1.18M t |
| 2020 | $107.6M | 1.71M t |
| 2019 | $123.0M | 1.63M t |
| 2018 | $64.6M | 766.5K t |
| 2017 | $47.2M | 669.6K t |
Where Senegal imports coal from
Most of the value came from South Africa (26%), United Arab Emirates (22%), Mozambique (18%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $33.5M | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28.8M | 22% |
| Mozambique | $24.0M | 19% |
| Eswatini | $10.7M | 8.3% |
| Colombia | $7.7M | 6% |
| Russia | $6.6M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $5.9M | 4.6% |
| United States | $5.2M | 4% |
| Nigeria | $4.3M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 2701
| 2701.19 | Coal (other types) | 81% |
| 2701.12 | Bituminous coal | 13% |
| 2701.11 | Anthracite coal | 5.1% |
| 2701.20 | Coal briquettes | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.13, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal coal imports (HS 2701): 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: Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal.
Common questions
What is the value of coal imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported coal worth $129.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.35 million tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal to Senegal?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($33.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (22%) and Mozambique (18%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coal to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.2 million in 2017 to $129.7 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. The peak was 2023 at $204.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $114.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal?
The HS code for coal is heading 2701. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2701.19 (81% of the value) and 2701.12 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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