Coal (other types) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.8 million of coal (other types) in 2024 (41.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 828% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 93% a year on average.
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 | $4.8M | 41.0K t |
| 2023 | $513K | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $55K | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $17K | 174 t |
| 2020 | $32K | 79 t |
| 2019 | $7K | 924 t |
| 2018 | $8K | 133 t |
| 2017 | $48K | 125 t |
Where Zambia imports coal (other types) from
Zimbabwe alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+788% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $4.3M | 91% |
| United Arab Emirates | $206K | 4.3% |
| China | $180K | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $39K | 0.8% |
| Aruba | $4K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, close to the world average of $0.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coal (other types) exports from Zambia
Exports of coal (other types) by Zambia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (24.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.6M | 100% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia coal (other types) imports (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) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported coal (other types) worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 143 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 828% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal (other types) to Zambia?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (4%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 788% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coal (other types) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48 thousand in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $679 thousand a year.
Does Zambia also export coal (other types)?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and India. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million 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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