Thermal coal from Tanzania
Steam coal of Tanzanian origin for power generation, cement and industrial users, with certified analysis, quantities and terms provided on request.
Tanzanian steam coal, matched to your requirement
Coal is bought on quality. We start from the specification your plant or customer requires and confirm that the offered cargo meets it before terms are agreed.
- Thermal (steam) coal of Tanzanian origin
- Certified analysis provided on request
- Quantities, Incoterms and load port confirmed per offer
- Independent inspection at loading is typical
- Other origins on request
Origin context
Tanzania produces thermal coal, mainly in the southern Ruvuma region, for domestic cement and power users and for export. It has become a supplier to seaborne buyers in Asia, including India and China, since 2022.
Coal from southern Tanzania is shipped through Tanzanian ports including Mtwara. The load port is stated in each offer.
Sources: Reuters (June 2025); TanzaniaInvest; The Citizen and Business Insider Africa reporting on Mtwara Port.
Typical of recent sample analyses
The ranges below are indicative only. They are drawn from recent laboratory analyses of samples and do not form part of any contract. The certified analysis for each cargo is available on request.
| Parameter | Indicative range | Certified analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Gross calorific value | approx. 6,000–6,500 kcal/kg | On request |
| Net calorific value (as received) | approx. 5,550–6,200 kcal/kg | On request |
| Ash | approx. 15–23% | On request |
| Volatile matter | approx. 24–30% | On request |
| Total sulphur | approx. 0.2–1.1% | On request |
| Total moisture | approx. 2–11% | On request |
| Size, HGI and ash fusion | — | On request |
Indicative values are typical of recent sample analyses only. Each cargo is quoted against its own certified analysis, and quality is typically verified at loading by an independent surveyor.
Stockpile inspection and sampling
Independent inspection and sampling at the stockpile is a typical step before loading.
Terms buyers typically ask about
Incoterms
Coal is commonly traded FOB at the loading port or CFR/CIF to the discharge port. The basis for each offer is confirmed on request.
Quantity
Quantities, tolerance and delivery schedule are confirmed on request. Include your preferred parcel size and discharge port limits.
Price basis
Fixed or index-linked, typically adjusted for calorific value. Confirmed per offer.
Inspection
Quality and quantity are typically certified at loading by an independent surveyor such as SGS, Intertek or an equivalent agreed by both parties.
Payment
Typically by documentary letter of credit or another bank instrument agreed in the contract.
Documents
Typically commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin and certificates of quality and quantity.
What to include
A complete enquiry gets a faster, more accurate answer.
- Company name and country
- Required calorific value and basis
- Maximum ash, sulphur and moisture
- Size range
- Quantity per shipment and in total
- Delivery schedule
- Preferred Incoterm
- Discharge port and vessel limits
Request a coal offer
Send your specification to enquiries@resourcesgroup.biz or use the enquiry form.