Coal (other types) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $4.62 billion of coal (other types) in 2024 (31.07 million tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 105 countries. Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $4.62B | 31.07M t |
| 2023 | $5.71B | 31.36M t |
| 2022 | $5.09B | 19.00M t |
| 2021 | $1.96B | 14.51M t |
| 2020 | $1.05B | 10.85M t |
| 2019 | $1.62B | 14.65M t |
| 2018 | $2.85B | 22.86M t |
| 2017 | $2.06B | 19.46M t |
Where the United States exports coal (other types) to
India alone took 60% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.77B | 60% |
| Morocco | $837.7M | 18% |
| Japan | $391.4M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $112.5M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $107.8M | 2.3% |
| China | $107.0M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $80.3M | 1.7% |
| Canada | $45.9M | 1% |
| South Africa | $33.1M | 0.7% |
| Guatemala | $25.9M | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 50% above the world average of $0.10. 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.
Coal (other types) imports to the United States
The United States imported $133.0 million of coal (other types) in 2024 (955.3 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Colombia accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $123.7M | 93% |
| Mozambique | $5.3M | 4% |
| Canada | $3.7M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $95K | 0.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $93K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $56K | 0% |
| Italy | $7K | 0% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 the United States?
The United States exported coal (other types) worth $4.62 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.07 million tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 105 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal (other types) from the United States?
India was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($2.77 billion), followed by Morocco (18%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average export price of coal (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 50% above 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 the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.06 billion in 2017 to $4.62 billion in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2023 at $5.71 billion. Over 8 years the average was $3.12 billion a year.
Does the United States also import coal (other types)?
Yes. The United States imported $133.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Colombia, Mozambique and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.49 billion 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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