IEA – Coal 2025: Analysis and Forecast to 2030

Summary

Coal remains a critical energy source globally, playing a major role in electricity generation and carbon dioxide emissions.

The report analyzes recent trends and forecasts coal demand, supply, and trade by grade and region through 2030. It highlights the impact of policy changes, rising electricity demand, renewable energy expansion, and LNG export capacity on coal markets worldwide.

Region: Global

Published: January 2026

Author(s): IEA

Language: English

Tech drivers: AI

Social drivers: Pandemics Sustainability and ethics

Geopolitical drivers: Economic conditions Political instability and conflicts Regulatory changes Supply chains disruption

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