10 Countries that Export the Most Coal in the World

There are two kinds of carbon-based fuels people commonly refer to as "coal". One is the mined coal that is a fossil fuel, which takes thousands of years to form, and which when burnt is polluting and causes health problems. The other is wood charcoal that takes a few days to produce and is relatively safer for human health. Wood charcoal has been used by humans for nearly 30,000 years. Insidermonkey experts made a list of countries that export the most coal in the world.

The value of coal exports by country totaled US$78.9 billion in 2015. That amount represents a -45.2% decline from 2011 when coal shipments were valued at $144 billion. Year over year, the value of exported coal fell by -20.8% from 2014 to 2015. From a continental perspective, coal exports from Oceania (mostly Australia with a tiny amount from New Zealand) amounted to $28.4 billion or 36% of the global total. Asian exporters generated 24.4%, followed by European suppliers at 17.8% and North American providers at 10.6%. You can also read our article on the 10 countries that export the most beef in the world.

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