Bituminous coal exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported bituminous coal worth $20.3 million (381.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $30.1 million.
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 | $20.3M | 381.6K t |
| 2023 | $30.1M | 477.9K t |
| 2022 | $26.4M | 305.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 144.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 232.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 30.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 54.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 20.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe exports bituminous coal to
One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 76% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $15.3M | 76% |
| DR Congo | $4.0M | 20% |
| Malawi | $416K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $319K | 1.6% |
| Mozambique | $236K | 1.2% |
| China | $9K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, 64% below the world average of $0.14, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe bituminous coal exports (HS 2701.12): 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 2701.12: Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of bituminous coal exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported bituminous coal worth $20.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 381.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 79 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy bituminous coal from Zimbabwe?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by the DR Congo (20%) and Malawi (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average export price of bituminous coal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $0.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bituminous coal from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $20.3 million in 2024, an increase of 532%. The peak was 2023 at $30.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bituminous coal?
The HS code for bituminous coal is subheading 2701.12. 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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