Bituminous coal exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of bituminous coal by Tanzania reached $81.7 million in 2024 (791.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 761% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $178.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81.7M | 791.5K t |
| 2023 | $178.4M | 740.9K t |
| 2022 | $108.0M | 363.1K t |
| 2021 | $1K | 23 t |
| 2019 | $159K | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $0K | 241 t |
Where Tanzania exports bituminous coal to
Pakistan alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $67.6M | 83% |
| China | $11.3M | 14% |
| Kenya | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.14, 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 Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania bituminous coal exports (HS 2701.12): 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 2701.12: Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of bituminous coal exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported bituminous coal worth $81.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 791.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 79 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries buy bituminous coal from Tanzania?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 83% of the value ($67.6 million), followed by China (14%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average export price of bituminous coal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bituminous coal from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2018 to $81.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $178.4 million. Over 6 years the average was $61.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bituminous coal?
The HS code for bituminous coal is subheading 2701.12. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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