The Quarterly Coal Distribution Report provides detailed U.S. domestic coal distribution data by coal-origin state, coal-destination state, mode of transportation, and consuming sector. All quarterly data are preliminary and will be updated in the Annual Coal Distribution Report.

Highlights for the fourth quarter of 2024

• Total domestic coal distribution was an estimated 101.5 million short tons (MMst) in the fourth quarter of 2024. This value is 3.5% (3.7 MMst) lower than the previous quarter and 8.5% (9.4 MMst) lower than the fourth quarter of 2023.
• Wyoming was the leading coal-origin state, accounting for about 50.4 MMst of shipments delivered to 28 states. Texas was the leading coal-destination state, receiving about 11.8 MMst of domestic coal.
• An estimated 72.6% of total coal shipments were sent by railroad, 11.1% were sent by river, and 7.7% were sent by truck. Tramway and conveyor deliveries, which are traditionally associated with minemouth power plants, accounted for about 9.4% of total coal shipments.
• Electric utilities and independent power producers received about 90.5% of the total coal shipments.