Vietnam’s coal production reached an estimated 4.28 million tonnes in April 2025, slightly down from the 4.44 million tonnes recorded in March, according to preliminary data from the National Office of Statistics. Despite the month-on-month dip, the sector continues to show strong year-on-year growth.
Cumulative output for the first four months of 2025 reached 16.23 million tonnes, representing a 6.4 percent increase over the same period in 2024. In April alone, production rose 8.3 percent year-on-year, reflecting rising energy demand during the early dry season.
Key figures:
- March 2025 (preliminary): 4.44 million tonnes
- April 2025 (estimate): 4.28 million tonnes
- Cumulative Jan–Apr 2025: 16.23 million tonnes
- April YoY growth: +8.3% (to 108.3%)
- Four-month YoY growth: +6.4% (to 106.4%)
The continued expansion in coal production underscores the fuel’s ongoing role in meeting Vietnam’s baseload electricity needs, particularly amid peak seasonal consumption. While renewables and gas-fired power are expanding, coal still accounted for over 57 percent of national power generation in the first four months of 2025.
See also: Vietnam’s Coal Industry 2025: Production, Imports & Future