Coal Market Intelligence & Reports

India coal imports hit three-and-a-half-year low in August 2026

David Callanan
September 16, 2026

South African coal still supplies 78% of power as market faces restructuring challenge

David Callanan
September 15, 2026

U.S. coal generation to fall 8% despite record electricity demand

David Callanan
September 15, 2026

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Global coal consumption and annual growth by region from 2024 to 2027

Global coal demand to rise 1.2% to record 8.94 billion tonnes

September 14, 2026

Global coal demand is forecast to increase by 1.2% in 2026 to a record 8.94 billion tonnes, reversing earlier expectations of a decline. Higher natural gas prices, geopolitical disruption and weather-related pressures are supporting coal consumption across several major markets. The outlook has changed considerably since the end of 2025. Disruption to energy markets caused by the Middle East conflict […]

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API2 Rotterdam coal futures at 9.65 per tonne for October 2026

Global coal prices diverge as supply tightness offsets softer Asian demand

September 14, 2026

Global coal prices moved in different directions as supply disruptions continued to support several markets while Asian demand showed signs of cooling. European coal touched multi-year highs on stronger gas prices and winter procurement before easing late in the week, while South African values slipped as buyers resisted elevated offers. Chinese thermal coal buying became more cautious as domestic prices […]

Asian coal and JKM gas price trends from November 2025 to November 2026

Asian coal market gains a temporary energy-security boost

September 8, 2026

The Asian coal market received a temporary boost as the Iran conflict raised gas prices and strengthened concerns over energy security. Although several countries increased coal-fired generation and imports, the disruption is not expected to reverse the market’s longer-term decline. Why we chose this report: This report provides a timely assessment of how geopolitical disruption, gas prices and energy-security concerns […]

Coal price forecast range, average and median from 2026 to 2030

Coal price forecasts rise across key benchmarks

September 8, 2026

Coal price forecasts have strengthened across several key benchmarks, with market expectations for 2026 moving higher for both thermal and metallurgical coal. The latest quarterly consensus data also provides a view of how prices could develop through 2030 and over the longer term. The forecasts bring together estimates from research databases, economic commentators and broking houses and show both the […]