Key Market Indicators
Korean anthracite exports are projected to drop 13.6% annually between 2021 and 2026, plummeting from 3.9 million kilograms to 1.7 million kilograms. This follows a 59.3% rise since 2002. Meanwhile, the country's anthracite imports are forecast to grow 1.2% annually between 2021 and 2026, increasing from 8.5 billion kilograms to 9.1 billion kilograms. This follows a 2.1% decrease since 1993. China was the leading importer of anthracite in 2021, with 8.5 billion kilograms. South Korea, Japan and Russia followed in second, third and fourth place respectively.