US coal exports to rise, production declines

US coal exports to rise, production declines

The U.S. Energy Information Administration revised its coal export forecast upwards, driven by stronger-than-expected February data and progress restoring access to the Port of Baltimore while coal- production declined in April. Metallurgical coal exports, primarily produced in Appalachia, were expected to reach 8 million short tons (MMst)in April and May despite concerns about the Port […]

US met coal suppliers bank on continued export growth supported by Asia steel output

US metallurgical coal exports have seen growth fueled by Asian demand over the past few years. The potential for seaborne volumes to grow hinge on expansions in blast furnace steelmaking and met coke production in India, China and Southeast Asia.With the projected economic expansion in emerging Asian markets, long-term steel demand is also anticipated on […]

CSX expects coal export growth despite accident

Eastern US railroad CSX expects to haul slightly more coal for export 2024, despite recent disruptions caused by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. CSX expects “solid momentum” for export coal shipments and for its merchandise and intermodal businesses, the railroad said today. The carrier anticipates low- to mid-single digit […]

US steam coal exports extend gains in February

US thermal coal exports rose from year-earlier levels for a sixth month with gains in shipments to some countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America continuing to outpace declines in volumes heading to Europe. Roughly 4.2mn short tons (3.8mn metric tonnes) of steam and anthracite coal moved out of the US to international customers during […]

January US steam coal exports reach 3-month high

US thermal coal exports jumped in January to a three-month high, led by shipments headed to India, Morocco and South Korea soared. A total 4.47mn short tons (4.05mn metric tonnes) of steam coal and anthracite departed US ports in the first month of this year, up from 3.09mn st in the same month of 2023, […]

US thermal coal exports hit 5-year highs and top $5 bln in 2023

United States exporters of thermal coal earned more than $5 billion in 2023 as they shipped out more than 32.5 million metric tons of the high-polluting power fuel, data from ship-tracking firm Kpler shows. The thermal coal export earnings were the second-highest since 2017, following 2022’s $5.7 billion. The total volumes were the highest since […]

US thermal coal exports jump 26.4% on year to 44 million mt in 2023: Census

HIGHLIGHTS Thermal coal exports to India more than double at 14.1 million mt Other top destinations are the Netherlands and South Korea Aggregate met and thermal exports are 17.7% higher than 2022 The US exported 44 million mt of thermal coal in 2023, up 26.4% from 2022, according to US Census Bureau data released Feb. […]

US thermal coal exports extend gains in December

US thermal coal exports rose from year-earlier levels for a fourth consecutive month in December, bringing the country’s international steam coal shipments for 2023 as a whole to their highest level in five years. Volumes during the month climbed to 4.27mn short tons (3.88mn metric tonnes) from 3.4mn st in December 2022, according to preliminary […]

US Thermal Coal Exports Soar to Over $5 Billion, Achieving 5-Year Highs in 2023

In 2023, thermal coal exporters in the United States amassed over $5 billion in revenue, shipping out more than 32.5 million metric tons of this high-polluting power fuel. While these earnings represent the second-highest in the last six years, trailing behind the peak of $5.7 billion in 2022, the total volumes reached their zenith since […]

U.S. exports of steam coal reached 5-year high in 2023

Lower domestic coal consumption and higher demand in Asia pushed U.S. exports of thermal coal in 2023 to the highest level since 2018, Reuters reported on Thursday, quoting data from ship-tracking firm Kpler. The United States exported last year more than 32.5 million metric tons of thermal – or steam – coal, used primarily in electricity generation, […]