2025 Q2 Colombia Coal (HS2701) Export Snapshot: Mixed Volatility
Q2 Trend: Colombia Coal Export
Coal, classified under HS Code 2701 (Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal), saw volatile export trends in Q2 2025. April shipments rebounded sharply, with value surging 101% MoM to $358.37M and volume up 97% to 3.71B kg. May extended the rally as volume jumped 52% to 5.63B kg despite a 16.6% drop in unit price, pushing value 26.8% higher to $454.30M. June brought a pullback, with exports falling 25.8% in value ($337.32M) and 29.8% in volume (3.96B kg) MoM, though prices edged up 5.7% to $0.09/kg. The quarter closed with mixed signals—strong mid-period growth offset by late-quarter contraction.
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% |
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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic
India dominates Colombia's coal exports, accounting for 16% of volume but only 10.55% of value—a clear Value-Volume Gap highlighting its role as a bulk hub for raw, low-margin shipments. Brazil and Chile follow with similar disparities (7.88% weight vs. 9.72% value; 8.96% weight vs. 8.6% value), reinforcing a cost-driven trade structure prioritizing scale over premium pricing. Puerto Rico, however, bucks the trend (4.92% weight vs. 7.41% value), suggesting niche demand for higher-grade coal. The pattern reveals a logistics-heavy supply chain optimized for volume efficiency, not value capture. Strategic focus should shift toward premium markets to balance the trade mix.
Table: Colombia Coal (HS Code 2701) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)
| Country | Value | Quantity | Frequency | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | 86.58M | 1.49B | 13.00 | 1.49B |
| BRAZIL | 79.75M | 735.00M | 36.00 | 735.00M |
| CHILE | 70.61M | 836.06M | 28.00 | 836.06M |
| ECUADOR | 61.62M | 670.53M | 32.00 | 670.53M |
| PUERTO RICO | 60.80M | 458.48M | 47.00 | 458.48M |
| CHINA MAINLAND | ****** | ****** | ****** | ****** |
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Colombia HS Code 2701 Breakdown & Value Logic
yTrade data reveals 2701120010 (bituminous coal) dominates Colombia's Q2 2025 exports, capturing 92.7% frequency and 94.2% volume under HS Code 2701, dwarfing other sub-codes like 2701120090 (5.8% volume). The absence of unit price data suggests a bulk-volume-driven market, where scale trumps premium pricing—typical for Colombia HS Code 2701 Export commodities. This aligns with global demand for cost-efficient energy sources, positioning Colombia as a volume player rather than a niche supplier.
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 | 1.05B | 357.00 | 12.52B | 12.52B |
| 270112**** | Coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | 101.74M | 26.00 | 774.59M | 774.59M |
| 270111**** | Coal; anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | 14.76K | 2.00 | 31.14K | 31.14K |
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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 | 423.19M | 4.61B | 216.00 | 4.61B |
| TRAFIGURA PTE LTD | 60.14M | 683.73M | 25.00 | 683.73M |
| BULK TRADING S.A | 58.77M | 437.87M | 9.00 | 437.87M |
| KOREA SOUTH-EAST POWER CO. LTD/GLENCORE INTERNACIONAL AG | ****** | ****** | ****** | ****** |
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Colombia Coal Export perform in Q2?
Exports surged 101% month-on-month in April but dipped 26% in June, closing Q2 with mixed volatility.
What are the top Export partners for Colombia Coal?
India ($86.6M), Brazil ($79.8M), and Chile ($70.6M) dominated shipments.
Who are the major Coal Buyers?
InterOcean Coal Sales, LLC ($423M) and Trafigura PTE Ltd ($60M) led buyer activity.
What is the specific HS Code for this trade?
The data covers HS Code 2701, with significant activity in bituminous coal (HS 270112).
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