China's coal consumption, expressed in exajoules, stood at 89.59 in 2023. From 2013 to 2023, the trend in coal consumption showed fluctuations with a general increase in recent years. After a slump between 2013 and 2016, a turnaround began around 2017, with year-on-year variations fluctuating yet mostly increasing. Notably, from 2021 to 2023, the consumption incrementally rose with the rate of increase stabilizing around 1-4% annually. Between 2019 and 2023, the CAGR hovered around 2.17%, signifying moderate growth.

Future trends to watch for:

Monitor policy changes and regulations targeting emissions that could significantly impact coal consumption.
Technological advancements in renewable energy sources and their adoption rates in China.
Economic growth trends and their impact on industrial coal consumption.