In 2023, China was the country was the biggest coal importer, at 100 million metric tons. This is expected to decrease to 72 million metric tons by 2026. India was the second-biggest coal importer in 2023, at 78 million metric tons. India's imports are forecast to increase to 94 million metric tons by 2026.
Import 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). Import 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/1474724/import-volume-metallurgical-coal-global-forecast-by-region/
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