2025 Jul Colombia Coal (HS2701) Export Snapshot: Volume Surge
July Trend: Colombia Coal Export
Coal, classified under HS Code 2701 (Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal), saw exports rise 15.44% MoM in July to $389.41M, despite a 3.82% drop in unit price to $0.08/kg. Shipments grew 20.03% to 4.75B kg, recovering from June's contraction. The rebound follows volatile swings earlier in 2025, including a 101.16% value surge in April and a 53.87% plunge in March.
Table: Colombia Coal Export Trend (Source: yTrade)
| Date | Value | Weight | Unit Price | Value MoM | Weight MoM | Unit Price MoM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | 225.85M USD | 2.26B kg | $0.10/kg | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2025-02-01 | 386.17M USD | 3.89B kg | $0.10/kg | +70.99% | +71.74% | -0.44% |
| 2025-03-01 | 178.15M USD | 1.88B kg | $0.09/kg | -53.87% | -51.53% | -4.82% |
| 2025-04-01 | 358.37M USD | 3.71B kg | $0.10/kg | +101.16% | +96.73% | +2.26% |
| 2025-05-01 | 454.30M USD | 5.63B kg | $0.08/kg | +26.77% | +52.03% | -16.62% |
| 2025-06-01 | 337.32M USD | 3.96B kg | $0.09/kg | -25.75% | -29.76% | +5.71% |
| 2025-07-01 | 389.41M USD | 4.75B kg | $0.08/kg | +15.44% | +20.03% | -3.82% |
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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic
Chile dominates Colombia's coal exports, accounting for 16.56% of weight but only 15.83% of value—a slight bulk hub dynamic, suggesting Chile processes raw coal for re-export or industrial use. Meanwhile, Taiwan (14.62% weight, 14.93% value) shows balanced trade, indicating stable demand for Colombia's coal specifications. The broader pattern reveals cost-efficiency prioritization, with high-volume, lower-value flows to regional partners like Mexico and Brazil, reflecting a supply chain optimized for mass over premium margins.
(SEO: Colombia Coal Export destinations)
Table: Colombia Coal (HS Code 2701) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)
| Country | Value | Quantity | Frequency | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILE | 53.43M | 660.88M | 23.00 | 660.88M |
| CHINA TAIWAN | 50.38M | 583.24M | 27.00 | 583.24M |
| TURKEY | 34.65M | 495.56M | 3.00 | 495.56M |
| MEXICO | 34.45M | 401.63M | 8.00 | 401.63M |
| BRAZIL | 30.73M | 274.57M | 17.00 | 274.57M |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | ****** | ****** | ****** | ****** |
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Colombia HS Code 2701 Breakdown & Value Logic
yTrade data reveals 2701120010 dominates Colombia's coal exports (98.3% frequency, 98.4% weight), with nearly all volume flowing through this sub-code—a clear bulk-trade play. The negligible presence of 2701120090 (1.6% weight, 3% value) suggests minimal premium differentiation, reinforcing Colombia HS Code 2701 Export as a volume-driven, low-margin market. The absence of unit price data further hints at commoditized pricing, where scale trumps value-add. This is classic bulk economics: high volume, low complexity.
Table: Colombia (HS Code 2701) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)
| HS Code | Product Description | Value | Frequency | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270112**** | Coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | 377.54M | 178.00 | 4.68B | 4.68B |
| 270112**** | Coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | 11.87M | 3.00 | 74.88M | 74.88M |
| 2701** | ******** | ******** | ******** | ******** | ******** |
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Colombia Coal Buyers List
Table: Colombia Coal (HS Code 2701) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)
| Buyer Company | Value | Quantity | Frequency | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTEROCEAN COAL SALES, LLC | 211.93M | 2.52B | 137.00 | 2.52B |
| COMISION FEDERAL DE ELECTRICIDAD/GLENCORE INTERNACIONAL AG | 34.45M | 401.63M | 8.00 | 401.63M |
| STEAG POWER GMBH/GLENCORE INTERNACIONAL AG | 23.59M | 330.86M | 2.00 | 330.86M |
| ENGIE ENERGIA CHILE S.A | ****** | ****** | ****** | ****** |
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Colombia Coal Export perform in July?
Colombia's coal exports rose 15.44% month-on-month to $389.41M in July, with volumes up 20.03% to 4.75B kg.
What are the top Export partners for Colombia Coal?
Chile ($53.43M), China Taiwan ($50.38M), and Turkey ($34.65M) were the top destinations.
Who are the major Coal Buyers?
The market is concentrated among large traders, with Interocean Coal Sales, LLC ($211.93M) and Glencore-linked entities (CFE, Steag Power) dominating.
What is the specific HS Code for this trade?
The data covers HS Code 2701, with significant activity in bituminous coal (270112).
2025 Jan Colombia Coal (2701) Export Snapshot: Price Dip
Colombia's Coal Export under HS Code 2701 saw a price dip to $0.10/kg in January 2025. Top buyers like InterOcean Coal Sales dominated. Track trends on yTrade.
2025 Jun Colombia Coal (HS 2701) Export Snapshot: Volumes Dip
Colombia's Coal Export (HS Code 2701) saw a 30% volume drop in June 2025, with Chile leading buyers. Track trends on yTrade for deeper insights.
