Worldwide coal exports generated approximately US$125 billion in 2025, reflecting the continued importance of coal in global energy and industrial markets despite the transition toward renewable energy sources.

Compared with 2021, when global coal exports were valued at $123.5 billion, international coal trade recorded a modest average increase of 1.3% over the five-year period. However, export revenues declined sharply year over year, falling -21.8% from $160 billion in 2024.

The global coal export market remains highly concentrated. The top five exporting countries—Australia, Indonesia, Russia, the United States, and Mongolia—together accounted for 81.7% of total global coal exports in 2025.

Regional Overview of Global Coal Exports

From a continental perspective, Oceania dominated worldwide coal exports, primarily driven by Australia and New Zealand. The region exported coal worth approximately $43.7 billion, representing 34.9% of total global coal sales.

Asian countries ranked second, contributing 26.6% of worldwide coal exports, followed by Europe at 16.8% and North America at 12.3%.

Additional contributions came from:

· Africa: 5.9%

· Latin America excluding Mexico and including the Caribbean: 3.5%

Under the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS), coal exports fall under code 2701, which includes coal briquettes, ovoids, and similar solid fuels produced from coal.

Top Coal Exporters by Country

The following countries recorded the highest export values for coal in 2025.

1.Australia — US$43.7 billion (34.9%)

2.Indonesia — $24.5 billion (19.6%)

3.Russia — $18.5 billion (14.8%)

4.United States — $10 billion (8%)

5.Mongolia — $5.6 billion (4.4%)

6.South Africa — $5.5 billion (4.4%)

7.Canada — $5.4 billion (4.3%)

8.Colombia — $4.1 billion (3.3%)

9.Mozambique — $1.5 billion (1.2%)

10.mainland China — $951.7 million (0.8%)

11.Poland — $834.5 million (0.7%)

12.Netherlands — $802.7 million (0.6%)

13.United Arab Emirates — $657.2 million (0.5%)

14.Kazakhstan — $609.6 million (0.5%)

15.Philippines — $320.7 million (0.3%)

Combined, these 15 countries were responsible for 98.3% of all coal exports worldwide in 2025.

Fastest-Growing Coal Exporters

Among the leading coal-exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates posted the strongest export growth between 2024 and 2025, surging by an extraordinary 15,910%.

Kazakhstan also achieved positive growth with a 1.1% increase.

Several major exporters, however, experienced significant declines in coal export revenues:

· Philippines: -37.8%

· Mongolia: -34.8%

· Colombia: -32%

· United States: -29.9%

· mainland China: -25.2%

These declines were influenced by lower global coal prices, shifting energy policies, and reduced international demand in certain markets.

Major Coal Exporting Companies

According to Tendata export statistics, the following companies ranked among the world’s leading coal exporters in 2025: >> Find More Coal Exporters via Tendata

1.PT ADARO INDONESIA (3.63%, $1,783.52 Million)

2.PT BERAU COAL (3.48%, $1,713.48 Million)

3.ARCELORMITTAL (2.77%, $1,361.49 Million)

4.PT BORNEO INDOBARA (2.66%, $1,310.11 Million)

5.PT BAYAN RESOURCES (2.43%, $1,194.47 Million)

6.PT KIDECO JAYA AGUNG (1.88%, $922.8 Million)

7.BUKIT ASAM (1.8%, $884.43 Million)

8.PT ARUTMIN INDONESIA (1.63%, $800.47 Million)

9.PT INDEXIM COALINDO (1.46%, $719.37 Million)

10.АО АТРИУМ (1.32%, $649.47 Million)

Global Coal Trade Insights

Coal remains a critical commodity for electricity generation, steel production, and industrial manufacturing in many economies. Although renewable energy adoption continues to grow, numerous countries still rely heavily on imported coal to support energy security and industrial activity.

With Tendata’s global trade intelligence platform, businesses can track coal export trends, identify verified suppliers, monitor shipment records, and discover emerging opportunities in international coal markets.