In 2023, China was the country with the highest coal consumption worldwide, at 738 million metric tons. China's consumption level is forecast to decrease to 716 million metric tons by 2026. In 2023, India was the second-largest coal consumer, at 81 million metric tons, and its consumption is expected to increase to 104 million metric tons by 2026
Consumption volume of metallurgical coal worldwide in 2022 and 2023, with a forecast for 2026, by region
(in million metric tons)
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IEA. (December 14, 2023). Consumption volume of metallurgical coal worldwide in 2022 and 2023, with a forecast for 2026, by region (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1474708/consumption-volume-metallurgical-coal-global-forecast-by-region/
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Consumption volume of metallurgical coal worldwide in 2022 and 2023, with a forecast for 2026, by region (in million metric tons) [Graph], IEA, December 14, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1474708/consumption-volume-metallurgical-coal-global-forecast-by-region/