Bituminous coal exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported bituminous coal worth $37.5 million (274.0 thousand tonnes). That is 52% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $280.8 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 | $37.5M | 274.0K t |
| 2023 | $78.4M | 377.3K t |
| 2022 | $280.8M | 1.16M t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 52.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 29.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 16.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 19.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 22.3K t |
Where Turkey exports bituminous coal to
The largest buyer markets were Albania (32%), Bulgaria (16%), Egypt (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | $12.0M | 32% |
| Bulgaria | $6.1M | 16% |
| Egypt | $5.4M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 9.2% |
| Greece | $2.6M | 7% |
| Croatia | $2.5M | 6.7% |
| Lebanon | $1.8M | 4.8% |
| Georgia | $1.5M | 4% |
| Syria | $710K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $622K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, close to the world average of $0.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bituminous coal imports to Turkey
Imports of bituminous coal by Turkey reached $4.62 billion in 2024 (38.96 million tonnes). It ranks 6th of 123 countries for imports of this product. Russia alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+503% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $2.46B | 53% |
| Australia | $710.7M | 15% |
| Colombia | $676.7M | 15% |
| United States | $534.3M | 12% |
| Kazakhstan | $166.3M | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $42.2M | 0.9% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $19.7M | 0.4% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 0.1% |
| Iran | $2.3M | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey exported bituminous coal worth $37.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 274.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 79 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries buy bituminous coal from Turkey?
Albania was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by Bulgaria (16%) and Egypt (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average export price of bituminous coal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, close to 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $37.5 million in 2024, an increase of 893%. The peak was 2022 at $280.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import bituminous coal?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.62 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, Australia and Colombia. That compares with exports of $37.5 million in the same 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.
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