The 2023 data indicates China as the leader in global direct coal transfers, followed by Indonesia and Germany. Notably, the UK saw a massive surge, whereas Germany and Poland experienced slight declines. Other European countries like Ireland and Hungary witnessed reductions, while France had remarkable growth. Over the last five years, the trend has shown varied results with Europe's reliance on coal diminishing, while Asian countries showed increments largely driven by China's ambitious industrial and infrastructural advances, alongside Indonesia's rapidly expanding coal industry.
Future trends to watch include Asia's potential continued dominance due to rising energy demands and China's pivotal transition towards cleaner energy sources. Meanwhile, European countries might further reduce coal subsidies driven by environmental policies and energy diversification strategies.
Top countries in Direct Transfer on Coal for All Beneficiaries or Sectors Share by Country (Million US Dollars, Constant = 2020)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 24.5 | 2023 | +9.55% | +11.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Indonesia | 19.31 | 2023 | +7.12% | +21.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 19.28 | 2023 | -2.61% | -0.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 9.64 | 2023 | +33.02% | +226.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Africa | 9.27 | 2023 | +5.37% | +7.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 7.44 | 2023 | -1% | -3.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 3.94 | 2023 | +9.89% | +5.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1.62 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Korea | 1.59 | 2023 | -4.75% | -0.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1.46 | 2023 | +3.52% | +2.14% | View data |
