South Africa dominated as the primary market, importing US$7.23 million of Vietnamese coal. The Netherlands recorded US$3.01 million in imports, although this was a steep 50.36 percent drop from October.

Vietnam’s coke and semi-coke imports set to grow at 7.8 percent annually

the-shiv December 10, 2024

The report notes that Vietnam’s domestic coke production faces significant challenges due to a lack of high-quality coking coal and advanced production technology, making the country heavily reliant on imports to meet its industrial needs…

Vietnam’s coal mining production shows improved performance in November

the-shiv December 8, 2024

Year-on-year, however, the sector contracted by 4.78 percent in November 2024 compared to the same month in 2023.

Vietnam’s coal imports jump 4.64 percent in October

the-shiv December 4, 2024

Indonesia remained the largest supplier, contributing US$206.47 million, marking a 36.98 percent increase month-on-month. Australia followed with US$174.98 million, showing growth of 32 percent…

Vietnam’s coal exports decline in October, year-to-date figures remain under pressure

the-shiv November 20, 2024

The decline in value both for October and year-to-date underscores challenges in the coal sector, including fluctuating global prices and demand shifts toward cleaner energy sources. While volume stability offers some optimism, addressing value declines will be critical for sustaining the sector’s contribution to Vietnam’s exports if that is indeed something Vietnam wants to continue…

Vietnam’s coal and lignite production sees mixed results in October

the-shiv November 7, 2024

When measured against October 2023, the sector’s production has dipped by 7.7 percent, continuing a downward trend that highlights the industry’s ongoing challenges…

Vietnam coal imports see big fall in September

the-shiv November 1, 2024

Of note, Indonesia and Australia were the primary coal suppliers. Imports from Indonesia rose 21.79 percent in volume to 1,843,809 tons, with a value increase of 12.22 percent to US$150.73 million. However, imports from Australia sharply declined by 48.78 percent to 968,088 tons in September, with a value drop of 52.47 percent.

Vietnam’s coal mining output falls by double-digits year-on-year in September

the-shiv October 26, 2024

Of note, for the period from January to September 2024, production in the coal mining sector was down by 4.2 percent from the same period last year. It’s not clear what is driving this decline, however, it is inline with a contraction in production in Vietnam’s mining industry more broadly.

Vietnam’s Coal Power Industry: Overview 2024

the-shiv September 27, 2024

While coal remains a significant part of the current energy mix, providing over half of the nation’s electricity, the government is under increasing pressure to transition towards cleaner energy sources. This has led to a more cautious approach in approving new coal projects and a greater focus on improving the efficiency and environmental performance of existing plants.