Key Market Indicators
Australian coal production is projected to decline over the next five years, with output expected to reach approximately 10 exajoules by 2028. This marks a decrease from the roughly 11 exajoules produced in 2023. The annual reduction rate is estimated at 1.3%. This trend continues a longer-term decline in the country's coal supply, which has been decreasing by about 3% annually since 1986. The data highlights a sustained downward trajectory in Australia's coal production.