Coal (other types) imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported coal (other types) worth $105.6 million (1.04 million tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $179.2 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 | $105.6M | 1.04M t |
| 2023 | $179.2M | 1.33M t |
| 2022 | $69.5M | 495.8K t |
| 2021 | $24.1M | 317.5K t |
| 2020 | $61.9M | 874.2K t |
| 2019 | $74.5M | 890.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | - |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 60.9K t |
Where Senegal imports coal (other types) from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (27%), Mozambique (23%), South Africa (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $28.8M | 27% |
| Mozambique | $24.0M | 23% |
| South Africa | $13.7M | 13% |
| Eswatini | $10.7M | 10% |
| Colombia | $7.7M | 7.3% |
| Russia | $6.6M | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $5.8M | 5.5% |
| United States | $5.2M | 4.9% |
| Nigeria | $3.1M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, close to the world average of $0.10.
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 (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 Senegal?
Senegal imported coal (other types) worth $105.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.04 million tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 143 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal (other types) to Senegal?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($28.8 million), followed by Mozambique (23%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 9 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 (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coal (other types) to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $105.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $179.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.0 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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