Coal briquettes exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coal briquettes by the United States reached $32.0 million in 2024 (85.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 77 countries. That is 100% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 83% 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 | $32.0M | 85.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 113.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 20.4K t |
| 2021 | $644K | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $403K | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $541K | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $467K | 2.6K t |
Where the United States exports coal briquettes to
The largest buyer markets were Brazil (40%), Germany (38%), Honduras (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Honduras grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $12.9M | 40% |
| Germany | $12.2M | 38% |
| Honduras | $3.5M | 11% |
| India | $3.1M | 9.6% |
| Mexico | $123K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $74K | 0.2% |
| Bermuda | $54K | 0.2% |
| Barbados | $47K | 0.2% |
| Bahamas | $38K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $18K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, close to the world average of $0.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coal briquettes imports to the United States
Imports of coal briquettes by the United States reached $201 thousand in 2024 (401 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Indonesia (35%), Thailand (35%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $70K | 35% |
| Thailand | $70K | 35% |
| France | $26K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 5.8% |
| China | $10K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $5K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $4K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States coal briquettes exports (HS 2701.20): 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 2701.20: Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels: manufactured from coal.
Common questions
What is the value of coal briquettes exported by the United States?
The United States exported coal briquettes worth $32.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 77 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was up 100% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal briquettes from the United States?
Brazil was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Germany (38%) and Honduras (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Bermuda grew fastest among the top ten, up 626% on the year.
What is the average export price of coal briquettes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.33 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 briquettes from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $467 thousand in 2017 to $32.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import coal briquettes?
Yes. The United States imported $201 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Thailand and France. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $31.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal briquettes?
The HS code for coal briquettes is subheading 2701.20. 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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