Coal Global Market Report 2024

The coal market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $634.41 billion in 2023 to $651.14 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be credited to the upswing in coal power generation, the presence of substantial global coal reserves, and advancements in power generation technologies.

The coal market size is expected to see marginal growth in the next few years. It will grow to $694.71 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6%. Forecasted growth is driven by continued reliance on coal in developing economies, supportive government policies, expanding emerging markets, and the adoption of new policies to boost the coal sector. Key trends include advanced technologies for mining safety, autonomous operations, 3D mine visualizers, drone usage, big data analytics, x-ray diffraction for cost savings, open-pit mining for safety and cost-effectiveness, methane control tech for safety, sensor-based sorting for high-grade coal extraction, HELE coal technologies, supplying coal to CTL plants, clean coal tech for emission control, and underground coal gasification for syngas production.

The increasing need for electricity is anticipated to be a driving force behind the growth of the coal market. Electricity, a vital energy source derived from the movement of charged particles, primarily electrons, through conductors, is crucial for powering various industries and daily activities. With escalating electricity consumption, the demand for energy sources to meet these needs rises. Coal serves as a significant contributor to fulfilling the escalating demand for electricity generation, particularly in developing nations experiencing expanding energy requirements. For instance, the International Energy Agency's 2023 electricity market report projected a surge in global electricity demand to reach 29,281 terawatt-hours by 2025, up from 26,779 terawatt-hours in 2022. This surge underscores the pivotal role of rising electricity demand in driving the coal market.

The adoption of 3D mine visualizers is becoming increasingly prevalent among mining companies. These visualizers enable the creation of real-time digital models of mines, offering operators an accurate three-dimensional depiction of the mine layout. By providing a comprehensive view, 3D mine visualizers notably boost productivity within expansive mining environments. Renowned companies such as Sandvik and Komatsu are actively offering advanced 3D visualizer systems tailored for the coal mining industry, enhancing operational efficiency and precision in mine management.

Major companies operating in the coal market report are China Shenhua Energy Company Limited, China Coal Energy Co., Ltd., Coal India Limited, Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited, BHP, Anglo American PLC, Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co., Ltd., Peabody Energy Corporation, PT Adaro Energy Tbk, Banpu Public Company Ltd., Sumitomo Metal Mining, Zijin Mining Group Company Limited, Whitehaven Coal, China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech Co. Ltd., Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsui Coal Holding, Glencore, RWE AG, UK Coal Surface Mines Limited, SUEK, Russian Coal Group, CC Kolmar, Kompania Węglowa, New World Resources, Arch Resources, Cloud Peak Energy, Murray Energy Corp, Teck Resources, Contura Energy Inc., Vale, Middle East Coal, MGT Mineral Company, Kerman Coal Company, Eastern Alborz Coal Company, Central Alborz Coal Company, Canyon Coal, Ichor Coal, Exxaro, Agropet Nigeria Limited, Eta-Zuma Group Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the coal market in 2023. Eastern Europe was the second largest region in the coal market. The regions covered in the coal market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the coal market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The coal market consists of sales of coal. It includes industries that mine coal by underground mining, strip mining, culm bank mining, and other surface mining techniques. The coal mining industry also develops coal mine sites, and improves coal, including cleaning, washing, screening, and sizing of coal. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.


The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.