Coke imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported coke worth $205.0 million (988.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $358.0 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 | $205.0M | 988.7K t |
| 2023 | $358.0M | 1.16M t |
| 2022 | $300.5M | 695.0K t |
| 2021 | $183.5M | 581.3K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 113.1K t |
| 2019 | $130.7M | 441.4K t |
| 2018 | $264.6M | 799.5K t |
| 2017 | $227.6M | 714.7K t |
Where South Africa imports coke from
Zimbabwe alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $144.7M | 71% |
| Colombia | $30.3M | 15% |
| China | $30.0M | 15% |
| Eswatini | $18K | 0% |
| Poland | $13K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.30, 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.
Coke exports from South Africa
Exports of coke by South Africa reached $38.5 million in 2024 (104.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (24%), Japan (22%), France (19%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.3M | 24% |
| Japan | $8.5M | 22% |
| France | $7.2M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 12% |
| Poland | $3.4M | 8.9% |
| Indonesia | $2.5M | 6.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Mozambique | $818K | 2.1% |
| India | $374K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $177K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 2704: Coke and semi-coke; of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of coke imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported coke worth $205.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 988.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 145 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply coke to South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($144.7 million), followed by Colombia (15%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of coke per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.30 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of coke to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $227.6 million in 2017 to $205.0 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $358.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export coke?
Yes. South Africa exported $38.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Japan and France. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $166.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for coke?
The HS code for coke is heading 2704. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2704.00. 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 2704 page.
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