Coal (other types) exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported coal (other types) worth $155.4 million (2.64 million tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 87% a year on average.
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 | $155.4M | 2.64M t |
| 2023 | $183.6M | 1.92M t |
| 2022 | $106.2M | 1.25M t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 270.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 134.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 166.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 126.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 45.2K t |
Where Tanzania exports coal (other types) to
Most of it went to India (33%), Pakistan (26%), Kenya (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.06 per kg, 40% below the world average of $0.10, 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 (other types) exports (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) exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported coal (other types) worth $155.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.64 million tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 105 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal (other types) from Tanzania?
India was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($51.9 million), followed by Pakistan (26%) and Kenya (22%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Togo grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average export price of coal (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.06 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $0.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of coal (other types) from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $155.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $183.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.4 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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