How much coal does Indonesia produce and export?
Indonesia is the 3rd largest producer of coal: 790 million tonnes in 2025, 8.7% of the world's 9,053 million tonnes (Energy Institute). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $34.5 billion in 2024, 19% of world exports of coal (HS 2701) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is India, which takes 24% of its coal exports by value.
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Indonesia's coal production
| World rank | Production (million tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 790 million tonnes | 8.7% | +5.5% a year | 2025 |
Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, Statistical Review 2026.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2% | 1.6% | 3.7% | 7.4% | 8.7% |
Indonesia's coal exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $34.5 billion | 19% | 402 million t | $86 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2701 (Coal; briquettes and similar solid fuels made from coal).
Where Indonesia's coal goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Indonesia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.1B | 24% |
| China | $6.5B | 19% |
| Japan | $4.1B | 12% |
| Philippines | $3.1B | 9% |
| Malaysia | $2.6B | 7.7% |
Indonesia as a buyer of coal
Indonesia imported $3.6 billion of coal (HS 2701) in 2024, 2% of world imports, ranked #11. Of its $3.6 billion of coal imports in 2024, 50% came from Australia and 25% from Russia, among 34 suppliers.
The coal price Indonesia sells into
The benchmark price, Australian thermal, Newcastle, was $147.1/t in September 2026, up 38% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 42% a year, calmer in 93% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Coal price history.
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