From what country does the United States import the most coal?

In 2015, the United States imported the most coal from Colombia—about 8.9 million short tons. This was about 79% of total U.S. coal imports in 2015.

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U.S. coal exports and imports data
Table 18. U.S. Coal Imports, Quarterly Coal Report—December 2015, August 2016
Energy Explained: Coal Imports and Exports

Last updated:  December 7, 2016

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