Anthracite coal exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $227.3 million of anthracite coal in 2024 (717.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 88 countries. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $227.3M | 717.9K t |
| 2023 | $245.7M | 703.8K t |
| 2022 | $158.2M | 501.6K t |
| 2021 | $46.0M | 268.8K t |
| 2020 | $40.1M | 238.8K t |
| 2019 | $54.6M | 345.5K t |
| 2018 | $40.8M | 238.4K t |
| 2017 | $43.8M | 302.4K t |
Where the United States exports anthracite coal to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (40%), Japan (23%), South Africa (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $90.4M | 40% |
| Japan | $52.3M | 23% |
| South Africa | $25.9M | 11% |
| Norway | $15.5M | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $15.0M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $9.9M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $9.5M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $6.1M | 2.7% |
| Chile | $375K | 0.2% |
| France | $373K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 88% above the world average of $0.17. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Anthracite coal imports to the United States
The United States imported $28.8 million of anthracite coal in 2024 (136.0 thousand tonnes). Peru alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $15.0M | 52% |
| China | $8.9M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 16% |
| Canada | $220K | 0.8% |
| Mauritius | $93K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0% |
| Italy | $10K | 0% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0% |
| Greece | $4K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States anthracite coal exports (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 exported by the United States?
The United States exported anthracite coal worth $227.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 717.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 88 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy anthracite coal from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($90.4 million), followed by Japan (23%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average export price of anthracite coal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $0.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of anthracite coal from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.8 million in 2017 to $227.3 million in 2024, an increase of 419%. The peak was 2023 at $245.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $107.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import anthracite coal?
Yes. The United States imported $28.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Peru, China and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $198.5 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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