Medium-term Coal Market Report 2011

Coal demand will make a substantial contribution to the global energy mix to 2016

Key economic uncertainties will largely shape global coal supply, demand, investment and trade over the period

Coal demand and trade is projected to grow over the next 5 years, although more slowly than in the last decade

China will continue to dominate global coal consumption and trade outcomes, with Indian influence growing

Investments in supply capacity and handling infrastructure should be sufficient to meet incremental demand growth over the outlook period

However, delays and cancelation of projects as well as weatherrelated events may tighten the market occasionally