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Coal market in Oceania

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Oceania" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Kiribati

Guam

Nauru

Northern Mariana Islands

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Micronesia

Marshall Islands

Palau

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

The domestic coal market in Oceania saw its volume peak at 132.5 million tons in 2019, after which it entered a phase of gradual contraction. By 2022, the market size had decreased to 116.6 million tons, reflecting a sustained downward trend over three consecutive years.

This trajectory closely followed changes in production, which rose to 527 million tons in 2019 before declining to 454 million tons in 2022. Exports, constituting the bulk of output, similarly fell from 396 million tons to 340 million tons during the same period, indicating that shifts in external demand and mining activity were primary drivers of the market's movement.

Imports remained a minor factor, fluctuating between 0.5 and 1.7 million tons annually. Overall, the period from 2018 to 2022 was characterized by a contracting domestic market volume, influenced predominantly by parallel declines in production and export volumes.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Oceania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in kind, 2018-2022, M t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, M t
  2. 5.2.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2022
  3. 5.2.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2022
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, M t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2024, M t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, M t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, M t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2024, M t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, M t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, M t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2024, M t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, M t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, M t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2024, M t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, M t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, M t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, M t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production coal in Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, M t

Top producers of coal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of coal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Coal production in Oceania grew for two consecutive years before declining. In 2019, output reached its peak at 527.0 million tonnes, representing a 4.2% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, production fell to 489.7 million tonnes, marking a 7.1% year-over-year decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, M t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	4.2%	(7.1%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Coal production in Oceania declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, the value peaked at 65 177 million US dollars, with a 12.0% increase from the previous year. By 2020, the output value dropped to 39 869 million US dollars, a 32.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 31.5%, corresponding to an annualized decline rate of 11.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.0%	(9.3%)	(32.5%)	(11.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coal from Oceania

Exports in kind, M t

After two years of growth, coal exports from Oceania declined. In 2018, shipments increased by 3.6%, reaching a peak of 395.8 million tonnes in 2019. In 2020, exports fell to 371.8 million tonnes, showing a 6.1% decrease from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, M t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	2.6%	(6.1%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, China, and India were the top destinations for Oceania's coal exports by volume. Japan accounted for 29.4% of exports, China for 22.2%, and India for 12.9%. Together, these three countries represented 64.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Coal export revenues from Oceania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, the value peaked at 49 733 million US dollars, with a 13.5% increase from the previous year. By 2020, exports dropped to 30 268 million US dollars, a 31.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 30.9%, corresponding to an annualized decline rate of 11.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.5%	(10.7%)	(31.8%)	(11.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, China, and India were the leading markets for Oceania's coal exports by value. Japan contributed 27.8% of export value, China 21.0%, and India 16.4%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 65.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coal to Oceania

Imports in kind, M t

Coal imports into Oceania increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 1.3 million tonnes, a 2.9% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 25%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, M t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.4%	6.2%	2.9%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the import landscape for coal into Oceania was diverse. Russia accounted for 4.3% of imports by volume, Mozambique for 3.9%, and Indonesia for 3.1%. Together, these three countries represented only 11.3% of total import flows, with the remaining 88.7% coming from a wide range of other nations.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, coal import values into Oceania declined. In 2019, the value peaked at 176 million US dollars, with a 7.9% increase from the previous year. In 2020, imports fell to an unspecified value, marking a 21.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 9.1%, corresponding to an annualized decline rate of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.7%	7.9%	(21.8%)	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Mozambique, and Colombia were notable but not dominant suppliers of coal to Oceania by value. Russia accounted for 6.1% of import value, Mozambique for 5.6%, and Colombia for 4.9%. Their combined share reached only 16.6% of total imports, indicating a highly diversified supply base.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io