Indonesia Coal Export: Value Drop

Key Takeaways

Indonesia's HS Code 2701 coal exports from January to December 2025 show a concentrated, high-volume trade dominated by thermal coal for regional power generation.

• HS Code 2701 trade data reveals a 21.2% annual value drop to $24.00B, with shipment frequency down 11.3%, signaling broad contraction.
• Non-agglomerated coal (HS 270119) dominates Indonesia Coal Export value at 75.4% ($18.10B), while bituminous coal (HS 270112) accounts for 24.2% ($5.81B).
• Top buyers (India, China, Japan) absorb 50.7% of export value, with India alone taking 20.4% ($4.78B) of HS 270119 shipments.
• Repeat large-scale buyers drive 75% of export value, creating concentration risk ahead of 2026’s 1-5% export tax.

This overview covers the period January to December 2025 and is based on verified customs data from the yTrade database.

Indonesia Coal Exports (HS 2701, 2025) Show Sharp Value Contraction

Indonesia Coal Export data for 2025 shows a total value of $24.00B across 10.07K shipments. This represents a significant 21.2% decline in value from 2024, while the 11.3% drop in shipment frequency suggests a contraction in operational cadence that nearly matches the value loss. The data indicates a broad-based reduction in export activity for the year, setting a lower baseline for trade exposure.

Under today’s policy environment, these historical totals help contextualize the government’s dual push for revenue and supply control starting in 2026. The 2025 hs code 2701 value provides a pre-tax benchmark, against which the impact of new levies and quota cuts can be measured. Monitoring this activity remains critical as new fiscal and regulatory pressures take effect.

• Assess Margin Buffers: With a new 1-5% export tax [Govt: Coal Export Tax to Take Effect Starting January 2026] effective January 2026, historical unit prices from this lower-value period offer less cushion for absorbing new costs.
• Watch for Supply Shifts: The government’s simultaneous move to cut 2026 production quotas (Source: S&P Global) may tighten exportable supply, potentially altering trade flows and counterparty availability from the 2025 frequency baseline.
• Update Risk Models: Integrate these 2025 totals as a new, lower exposure baseline for cargo and credit underwriting, reflecting the sector’s reduced scale ahead of major policy implementation.

Table: Indonesia Coal Export Value, Weight, Unit Price(Source: yTrade)

Metric	2025	2024	YoY Change
Total Value	24.00B USD	30.45B USD	-21.18%
Total Weight	382.70B kg	405.15B kg	-5.54%
Frequency	10.07K	11.35K	-11.28%
Avg Unit Price	$0.06/kg	$0.08/kg	-16.56%

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Indonesia Primarily Exports Non-Agglomerated Coal Other Than Anthracite or Bituminous

In 2025, Indonesia's primary coal export was "Coal; (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated" (HS 270119), accounting for 75.4% of the total export value at $18.10 billion. A smaller, significant portion was bituminous coal (HS 270112), making up 24.2% of the value at $5.81 billion. Exports of anthracite (HS 270111) and manufactured briquettes (HS 270120) were negligible.

This export mix is highly concentrated in a single bulk, unprocessed category, indicating Indonesia's role as a major supplier of thermal coal for power generation. The structure is not diversified, with the vast majority of value coming from a basic commodity grade rather than processed or high-grade specific types.

Table: Indonesia HS Code 2701) Export Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

HS Code	Product Description	Value	Weight	Quantity	Frequency	Value Ratio
270119	Coal; (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated	18.10B	316.36B	318.01M	8.71K	75.43%
270112	Coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated	5.81B	65.41B	65.41M	1.34K	24.22%
270111	Coal; anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated	84.47M	930.21M	930.21K	22.00	0.35%
270120	Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels; manufactured from coal	139.11	0.56	56.00	1.00	0.00%

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Key Export Markets for Coal from Indonesia

From Jan–Dec 2025, Indonesia’s coal exports (HS 2701) are widely distributed across Asian markets, with India (20.4% value share, 25.6% weight share), China Mainland (18.6% value, 20.9% weight), and Japan (11.7% value, 6.9% weight) as the top three destinations. The Philippines and Malaysia follow closely, each with a value share near 9%. No single market exceeds a 50% value share, indicating a diversified export network with strong regional demand across South and Southeast Asia for bulk thermal and industrial coal.

Main Importers for Sub-HS 270119

For sub-HS 270119, the main importers are India, China Mainland, the Philippines, Malaysia, and South Korea.

• India (Value: $4.78B, Weight: 97.40B kg): This dominant share reflects India’s massive and growing thermal power generation needs, relying heavily on Indonesian coal for its energy security.
• China Mainland (Value: $2.89B, Weight: 58.41B kg): Imports serve as a strategic supplement to domestic coal production, feeding into coastal power plants and industrial complexes.
• Philippines (Value: $2.09B, Weight: 36.31B kg): Coal is a primary fuel for the country’s baseload power generation, with Indonesia being the nearest major supplier.
• Malaysia (Value: $1.86B, Weight: 23.24B kg): Demand is driven by domestic power generation and industrial use, supported by stable maritime logistics from Indonesia.
• South Korea (Value: $1.44B, Weight: 23.26B kg): Indonesian coal is used in power plants and as a feedstock for manufacturing, part of Korea’s diversified import strategy.

Main Importers for Sub-HS 270112

For sub-HS 270112, the main importers are Japan, China Mainland, China Taiwan, South Korea, and Vietnam.

• Japan (Value: $2.22B, Weight: 20.05B kg): This high-value, lower-volume flow suggests demand for specific, higher-quality coal grades for Japan’s efficient power generation and steel industry.
• China Mainland (Value: $1.56B, Weight: 21.13B kg): Similar to 270119, this stream feeds industrial demand, potentially for coking or specific thermal applications.
• China Taiwan (Value: $547.1M, Weight: 6.30B kg): Imports support the island’s energy-intensive electronics and manufacturing sectors.
• South Korea (Value: $361.9M, Weight: 4.45B kg) & Vietnam (Value: $287.7M, Weight: 3.63B kg): Both countries import this grade to fuel rapid industrial growth and expanding power capacity, leveraging regional supply chains.

Main Importers for Sub-HS 270111

For sub-HS 270111, the main importers are Japan, China Mainland, China Taiwan, Spain, and the Philippines.

• Japan (Value: $37.94M, Weight: 416.86M kg): The leading value share for this small-volume code indicates specialized, potentially premium-grade coal for niche industrial applications.
• China Mainland (Value: $20.70M, Weight: 231.50M kg) & China Taiwan (Value: $10.59M, Weight: 117.20M kg): These flows represent smaller, specialized batches for pilot projects, R&D, or specific manufacturing processes.
• Spain (Value: $7.18M, Weight: 78.00M kg): This long-distance export is atypical and likely represents a spot shipment for trial or a specific contract fulfillment, not a regular trade lane.
• Philippines (Value: $3.91M, Weight: 43.80M kg): A minor supplementary flow, possibly for testing or small-scale industrial use.

Table: Indonesia Coal Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

HS Code	Country	Value	Quantity	Frequency	Weight
270119	INDIA	4.78B	99.05M	2.79K	97.40B
	CHINA MAINLAND	2.89B	58.41M	1.18K	58.41B
	PHILIPPINES	2.09B	36.31M	1.02K	36.31B
	MALAYSIA	1.86B	23.23M	895.00	23.24B
	SOUTH KOREA	1.44B	23.26M	431.00	23.26B
270112	JAPAN	2.22B	20.05M	397.00	20.05B
	CHINA MAINLAND	1.56B	21.13M	361.00	21.13B
	CHINA TAIWAN	547.10M	6.30M	141.00	6.30B
	SOUTH KOREA	361.88M	4.45M	87.00	4.45B
	VIETNAM	287.70M	3.63M	88.00	3.63B
270111	JAPAN	37.94M	416.86K	9.00	416.86M
	CHINA MAINLAND	20.70M	231.50K	2.00	231.50M
	CHINA TAIWAN	10.59M	117.20K	3.00	117.20M
	SPAIN	7.18M	78.00K	1.00	78.00M
	PHILIPPINES	3.91M	43.80K	2.00	43.80M

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Indonesia’s coal exports are dominated by repeat, large-scale buyers

In 2025, the market shows high concentration, with repeat, large-volume buyers accounting for 75% of export value and 63% of shipment frequency. This creates a significant concentration risk. Infrequent bulk buyers represented another 12% of value, while frequent small-ticket and occasional buyers made up the remaining, smaller shares of trade.

Sales strategy should focus on retaining these key accounts with high service levels and ensuring documentation readiness for the upcoming export tax [Govt: Coal Export Tax to Take Effect Starting January 2026].

yTrade’s buyer list includes: TNB FUEL SERVICES SDN.BHD, JERA GLOBAL MARKETS PTE., LTD, and AGARWAL FUEL CORPORATION PVT.LTD.

• Prioritize contract renewal and value-added services for top-tier buyers.

• Prepare systems for the 1-5% export tax effective January 2026.

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

Buyer Company	Value	Quantity	Frequency	Weight
TNB FUEL SERVICES SDN.BHD	1.97B	24.13M	476.00	24.13B
ADARO INTERNATIONAL SINGAPORE PTE LTD	1.25B	18.02M	333.00	16.37B
RWOOD RESOURCES DMCC	755.02M	10.14M	179.00	10.14B
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much Coal did Indonesia Export in 2025 (HS Code 2701)?

According to the yTrade customs database, Indonesia Coal Export under HS Code 2701 totaled $24.00B across 10.07K shipments in 2025.

What is the HS Code 2701 breakdown for Indonesia Coal Export?

Indonesia primarily exports non-agglomerated coal (HS 270119), accounting for 75.4% of export value, followed by bituminous coal (HS 270112) at 24.2%.

Who are the main partners for Indonesia Coal Export (HS Code 2701)?

The top destinations were India (20.4% value share), China Mainland (18.6%), and Japan (11.7%), reflecting strong Asian demand for HS Code 2701 trade data.

Why does the unit price differ across partners in Indonesia Coal Export?

Price variations stem from grade differences, with higher-value bituminous coal (HS 270112) shipped to Japan and lower-value non-agglomerated coal (HS 270119) to India.

How to verify a Coal Exporter in Indonesia?

Check for consistent shipment frequency; confirm HS/sub-code alignment (e.g., 270119 dominance); validate recurring buyers like TNB FUEL SERVICES SDN.BHD.

How is Coal typically used in this trade flow?

Indonesian coal is mainly used for thermal power generation in partner countries, with some higher grades serving industrial and steel production needs.