How much coal does Mongolia produce and export?
Mongolia is the nullth largest producer of coal: 106 million tonnes in 2025, 1.2% of the world's 9,053 million tonnes (Energy Institute). It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $8.3 billion in 2024, 4.6% of world exports of coal (HS 2701) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 100% of its coal exports by value.
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Mongolia's coal production
| World rank | Production (million tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 million tonnes | 1.2% | +15.9% 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% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
Mongolia's coal exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $8.3 billion | 4.6% | 78.8 million t | $105 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2701 (Coal; briquettes and similar solid fuels made from coal).
Where Mongolia's coal goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Mongolia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3B | 100% |
The coal price Mongolia 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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