2025 Mar Colombia Coal (HS 2701) Export Snapshot: Sharp Drop

March Trend: Colombia Coal Export

Coal, classified under HS Code 2701 (Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal), saw a sharp decline in March, with exports plummeting 53.87% in value ($178.15M USD) and 51.53% in volume (1.88B kg) month-over-month. Unit prices also dipped 4.82% to $0.09/kg, continuing a downward trend from February. This follows a volatile period, as February had posted a 70.99% surge in value and 71.74% jump in volume. The abrupt reversal aligns with the Trump administration's March 4 tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, which may have disrupted regional trade flows. Colombia’s coal exports now face heightened uncertainty amid shifting U.S. trade policies.

Table: Colombia Coal Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Ecuador dominates Colombia's coal exports, accounting for 24.5% of value and 24.3% of weight, revealing a balanced Value-Volume Gap—indicating stable, mid-grade demand without premium pricing. Chile (19% value, 18.9% weight) and Brazil (12.1% value, 12.2% weight) follow similarly, suggesting these markets prioritize bulk shipments over high-spec coal. The absence of significant value premiums points to a cost-driven supply chain, optimized for volume efficiency rather than premium product differentiation. Strategic focus remains on high-throughput, low-margin trade flows.

Table: Colombia Coal (HS Code 2701) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia HS Code 2701 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals 2701120010 dominates Colombia's HS Code 2701 coal exports, capturing 98.6% frequency and 100% of volume/weight (1.88B tons), while other sub-codes are negligible. The absence of unit price data suggests this is a bulk commodity trade, not premium-priced coal, with value ($178.1M) tied purely to scale. This confirms Colombia’s HS Code 2701 export strategy hinges on high-volume, low-margin shipments—typical for bituminous coal markets where economies of scale outweigh price differentiation.

Table: Colombia (HS Code 2701) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia Coal Buyers List

Table: Colombia Coal (HS Code 2701) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Coal Export perform in March?

Colombia's coal exports dropped 53.87% month-on-month to $178.15M in March, with volumes down 51.53% to 1.88B kg. Unit prices fell 4.82% to $0.09/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Coal?

Ecuador ($40.12M), Chile ($31.15M), and Brazil ($19.89M) were the top destinations in March.

Who are the major Coal Buyers?

Interocean Coal Sales, LLC dominated with $112.89M in purchases, accounting for 63% of tracked exports.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 2701, with significant activity in bituminous coal (HS 270112).