Coal imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $38.7 million of coal in 2024 (386.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 133% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $55.7 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 | $38.7M | 386.2K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 133.3K t |
| 2022 | $34.2M | 206.7K t |
| 2021 | $32.7M | 362.6K t |
| 2020 | $28.4M | 509.4K t |
| 2019 | $39.2M | 540.4K t |
| 2018 | $55.7M | 557.2K t |
| 2017 | $31.7M | 396.3K t |
Where Yemen imports coal from
South Africa alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $38.5M | 100% |
| Saudi Arabia | $176K | 0.5% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2701
| 2701.12 | Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | 76% |
| 2701.19 | Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated | 24% |
| 2701.20 | Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels: manufactured from coal | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.13, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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: Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal.
Common questions
What is the value of coal imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported coal worth $38.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 386.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 133% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal to Yemen?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($38.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.13 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of coal to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.7 million in 2017 to $38.7 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $55.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for coal?
The HS code for coal is heading 2701. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 2701.12 (76% of the value) and 2701.19 (24%). 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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