Key Market Indicators
Ireland was at number 44 in 2018, while the United Kingdom was ahead at 17,200 Kilograms. Japan, South Korea and Russia respectively came in at numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Ireland's imports of anthracite fell by 24.4% in 2021 compared to 2020, totalling 12 million kilograms. This is a 15.1% decrease since 1997. Greece was the top importer, followed by South Korea, Japan and Russia. Ireland's exports of anthracite dropped by 53.6% in 2018 compared to 2017, totalling 17,200 kilograms. This is a 9.6% decrease since 2001. The UK was the top exporter, followed by Japan, South Korea and Russia.