How much coal does Russia produce and export?
Russia is the nullth largest producer of coal: 429 million tonnes in 2025, 4.7% of the world's 9,053 million tonnes (Energy Institute). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $22.4 billion in 2024, 13% of world exports of coal (HS 2701) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 47% of its coal exports by value.
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Russia's coal production
| World rank | Production (million tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 429 million tonnes | 4.7% | +1.4% a year | 2025 |
Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, Statistical Review 2026.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Russia's coal exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $22.4 billion | 13% | 176.7 million t | $127 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2701 (Coal; briquettes and similar solid fuels made from coal).
Where Russia's coal goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Russia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5B | 47% |
| India | $3.9B | 18% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $2.5B | 11% |
| South Korea | $2.3B | 10% |
| Other Asia, nes | $924M | 4.1% |
The coal price Russia 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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