The Quarterly Coal Distribution Report (QCDR) 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 2022

• Total domestic coal distribution was an estimated 122.0 million short tons (MMst) in the fourth quarter of 2022. This value is 7.0% (9.2 MMst) lower than the previous quarter and 1.2% (1.5 MMst) lower than the fourth quarter of 2021.
• Wyoming was the leading coal-origin state, accounting for about 59.7 MMst of shipments delivered to 27 states. Texas was the leading coal-destination state, receiving about 14.5 MMst of domestic coal.
• An estimated 70.6% of total coal shipments were sent by railroad, 11.2% were sent by river, and 7.9% were sent by truck. Tramway and conveyor deliveries, which are traditionally associated with minemouth power plants, accounted for about 10.2% of total coal shipments.
• Electric utilities and independent power producers received about 91.5% of the total coal shipments.