coal
The Coal category covers industry trends, production data, and trade dynamics in the coal sector. It explores mining operations, supply chain challenges, power generation, and government regulations, providing insights into exports, imports, pricing fluctuations, and sustainability efforts. This section also examines foreign investment, energy policies, and industrial demand, making it a valuable resource for stakeholders in the coal industry.
Coal production in Vietnam down 5.75 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 3,952.01 thousand tonnes of coal in May, down 5.75 percent from 4,193.18 thousand tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam coal imports reached US$970.88 million in April 2026, up 61.44 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$971 million in April, up from US$601 million in March, a change of 61.44 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal production in Vietnam down 2.47 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 4.09 million tonnes of coal in April, down 2.47 percent from 4.20 million tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam coal exports down 21.74 percent MoM in March 2026
Vietnam exported coal to the tune of US$16 million in March, down from US$21 million in February, a change of -21.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal production in Vietnam up 45.59 percent in March / year-on-year -7.74%, YTD -4.92%
Vietnam produced 4,280.72 thousand tonnes of coal in March, up 45.59 percent from 2,940.21 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam coal imports up 11.65 percent in March 2026 / Indonesia +46.01%, Australia -19.52%
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$601 million in March, up from US$539 million in February, a change of 11.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal production in Vietnam up 42.27 percent in February / year-on-year -28.55%, YTD -6.13%
Vietnam produced 4,142.45 thousand tons of coal in February, up 42.27 percent from 2,911.74 thousand tons in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam coal imports down 19.52 percent in February 2026 / Australia -30.82%, Indonesia- 10.13%
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$539 million in February, down from US$669 million in January, a change of -19.52 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s Coal Industry 2026: Production, Imports & Future
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.
Vietnam coal imports jump 34.57% in January – from Australia up 70.64% / Indonesia up 1.39%
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$669 million in January, up from US$497 million in December, a change of 34.57 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal production in Vietnam up 0.90 percent in January / 3.9 million tonnes
Vietnam produced 3,916.25 thousand tons of coal in January, up 0.90 percent from 3,881.18 thousand tons in December, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Coal imports Vietnam up 31.46 percent in December, Indonesia / Australia top suppliers
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$497 million in December, up from US$378 million in November, a change of 31.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal production in Vietnam down 0.17 percent in December
Vietnam produced 3,981.15 thousand tons of coal in December, down 0.17 percent from 3,987.90 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Coal imports Vietnam, down 23.98 percent in November, Australia / Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$378 million in November, down from US$498 million in October, a change of -23.98 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal production in Vietnam up 16.50 percent in November
Vietnam produced 4,426.75 thousand tons of coal in November, up 16.50 percent from 3,799.89 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Coal production in Vietnam up 24.44 percent in October
Vietnam produced 2.97 million tonnes of coal in October, up 24.44 percent from September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Coal imports for Vietnam, up 21.35 percent month-on-month in September, Australia and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam’s coal imports reached US$457.27 million in September 2025, up 21.35 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought total coal import value for the first nine months of the year to US$5.17 billion.
Coal production in Vietnam in September 2025 up 15.32 percent
Vietnam’s coal production rose 15.32 percent month-on-month to 3,417 thousand tonnes in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Vietnam coal imports down 23.3 percent in August, Australia declines, Indonesia rises
Vietnam imported US$376.84 million of coal in August, a 23.3 percent fall from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$4.71 billion.
Coal: Vietnam output up 3.9 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s coal production reached 3.58 million tons in August 2025, down from 3.62 million tons in July, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
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