Anthracite coal imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported anthracite coal worth $135.2 million (924.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $279.4 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 | $135.2M | 924.6K t |
| 2023 | $135.1M | 751.7K t |
| 2022 | $279.4M | 1.09M t |
| 2021 | $32.1M | 717.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.8M | 709.0K t |
| 2019 | $26.6M | 662.8K t |
| 2018 | $44.1M | 885.4K t |
| 2017 | $66.6M | 1.03M t |
Where Turkey imports anthracite coal from
Russia alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kyrgyzstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $94.0M | 70% |
| Kazakhstan | $15.6M | 12% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $10.9M | 8% |
| Spain | $6.4M | 4.7% |
| Peru | $4.0M | 3% |
| Tajikistan | $3.9M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $162K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $100K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0% |
| China | $11K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, close to the world average of $0.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Anthracite coal exports from Turkey
Exports of anthracite coal by Turkey reached $35.5 million in 2024 (139.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Bahrain (25%), Qatar (18%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $8.7M | 25% |
| Qatar | $6.5M | 18% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 11% |
| Kuwait | $3.5M | 9.9% |
| Iraq | $3.0M | 8.6% |
| India | $1.8M | 5.1% |
| Morocco | $1.8M | 5% |
| Albania | $1.4M | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 3% |
| Greece | $828K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey anthracite coal imports (HS 2701.11): 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 2701.11: Coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of anthracite coal imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported anthracite coal worth $135.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 924.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 159 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply anthracite coal to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($94.0 million), followed by Kazakhstan (12%) and Kyrgyzstan (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Kazakhstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of anthracite coal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of anthracite coal to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.6 million in 2017 to $135.2 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2022 at $279.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $94.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export anthracite coal?
Yes. Turkey exported $35.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Qatar and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $99.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for anthracite coal?
The HS code for anthracite coal is subheading 2701.11. 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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