Coal exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported coal worth $237.6 million (3.44 million tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 99% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $362.9 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 | $237.6M | 3.44M t |
| 2023 | $362.9M | 2.67M t |
| 2022 | $215.4M | 1.61M t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 270.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 135.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 170.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 126.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 45.2K t |
Where Tanzania exports coal to
The largest buyer markets were Pakistan (46%), India (22%), Kenya (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2701
| 2701.19 | Coal (other types) | 65% |
| 2701.12 | Bituminous coal | 34% |
| 2701.20 | Coal briquettes | 0.1% |
| 2701.11 | Anthracite coal | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2701.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, 46% 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 Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania coal exports (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 exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported coal worth $237.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.44 million tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 123 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal from Tanzania?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($108.3 million), followed by India (22%) and Kenya (15%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Togo grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average export price of coal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $0.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of coal from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $237.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $362.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $107.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal?
The HS code for coal is heading 2701. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2701.19 (65% of the value) and 2701.12 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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