In 2019, the United States exported about 93 million short tons of coal to at least 50 countries.1 About 59% of total coal exports in 2019 were metallurgical coal and 41% were steam coal.
Million short tons | Percentage of total coal exports | ||
---|---|---|---|
Total, all countries | 92.85 | ||
Top five countries | |||
India | 12.83 | 14% | |
Japan | 10.99 | 12% | |
The Netherlands | 10.06 | 11% | |
Brazil | 7.51 | 8% | |
South Korea | 7.36 | 8% | |
Total for top five countries | 48.76 | 53% | |
Note: The ports in The Netherlands are major sources for the transshipment of coal to other European nations. Therefore, a large portion of this volume may ultimately be consumed by other countries in Europe. |
1 Preliminary data.
Learn more:
Quarterly Coal Report Table 7. U.S. Coal Exports
U.S. coal export data, annual and quarterly, by types of coal and destination countries
Energy Explained: Coal Imports and Exports
Last updated: April 1, 2020