US Thermal Coal Exports to Asia and Africa Rise as European Shipments Decline

In the first half of 2024, U.S. thermal coal exports to Asia and Africa saw a substantial increase, pushing overall U.S. coal exports—both thermal and metallurgical—to 53 million short tons (MMst), up from 49 MMst in the same period of 2023. Thermal coal exports to Asia rose by 19%, or 2.3 MMst, compared to the […]

On September 12, 2024

U.S. thermal coal exports to Asia and Africa surge as shipments to Europe fall

U.S. exports of thermal coal to Asia and Africa surged in the first half of 2024, helping to drive overall U.S. coal exports (thermal and metallurgical) to 53 million short tons (MMst) from 49 MMst in the first half of 2023. Exports of thermal coal from the United States to Asia increased by 19% (2.3 […]

On September 10, 2024

US thermal coal exports recover in July

US thermal coal exports rose from year-earlier levels in July after declining the previous month. Shipments from US ports climbed to 4.41mn short tons (4mn metric tonnes) during the month from 2.84mn st a year earlier, preliminary figures from the US Commerce Department showed today. The year-on-year increase for July may have at least partly […]

On September 5, 2024