In 2023, China’s coal consumption surged to nearly 92 exajoules (EJ), accounting for a massive 56% of global coal use. While other regions might be scaling back, China’s demand for coal continues to grow, solidifying its position as the world’s largest consumer by far.
Here’s a look at how coal consumption breaks down across the globe, with China leading the charge:
China: 91.9 EJ, 56.1% of global consumption.
Asia Pacific (excluding China): 43.8 EJ, or 26.7%.
Americas: 10.0 EJ, making up 6.1%.
Europe: 8.4 EJ, representing 5.1%.
CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States): 5.5 EJ, 3.4%.
Africa: 4.1 EJ, contributing 2.5%.
Middle East: 0.4 EJ, 0.2%.
China's growing coal consumption is a key driver behind Asia Pacific's overwhelming 83% share of global coal use. Despite various global shifts in energy trends, China's reliance on coal continues to set it apart, keeping the global coal market robust and largely dependent on Chinese demand.
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