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: 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.
Coal: Vietnam’s July output slips but 7-month growth remains steady
Vietnam produced an estimated 3.62 million tonnes of coal in July 2025, down from 4.07 million tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Coal: Philippines, Netherlands Vietnam’s top export destinations for coal in July
Vietnam’s coal exports totaled $9,863,108 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Vietnam’s top import origins for coal (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of coal saw a significant decrease in July 2025, reaching $491,342,077, a -23.88 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Mining: Vietnam’s coal output rises 10.5 percent in June 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 4.27 million tonnes of coal in June 2025, up 10.5 percent from the same month last year, according to preliminary data from the National Statistics Office.
Energy: Vietnam’s export landscape for coal in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of coal saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $9,671,106, a 50.21 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Vietnam’s leading coal suppliers in June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of coal saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $645,463,992, a -5.84 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Coal power generation dominates Vietnam electricity supply H1 2025
Vietnam’s total power output in the first half of 2025 reached 155.79 billion kWh, with a record daily output of 1.04 billion kWh and peak capacity of 51,672 MW, according to a press release from state power provider Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
Mining: Vietnam’s coal output rises in first five months of 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 4.43 million tonnes of coal in May 2025, slightly up from 4.28 million tonnes in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Coal: Vietnam Exports Plunge 65.47% in May
Vietnam’s exports of coal reached just US$6.44 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a dramatic decrease of 65.47 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$53.51 million.
Energy: Vietnam’s coal imports fall 2.94 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of coal reached US$685.50 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 2.94 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$3.21 billion.
Coal: Vietnam exports surge 310.67 percent in April, Japan top destination
Vietnam’s exports of coal reached US$18.64 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an extraordinary increase of 310.67 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$46.09 million.
Coal: Vietnam’s output rises 6.4 percent year-on-year in first four months of 2025
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.
Energy: Vietnam coal imports up 9.1 percent in April
Vietnam imported US$706.29 million worth of coal in April 2025, up 9.1 percent from March, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.52 billion, with April accounting for nearly 28 percent of that total.
Vietnam’s coal production sees steady performance in March
Vietnam’s coal production reached 4,216,800 tons in March, up from 4,075,200 tons in February. Total output for the first quarter stood at 11,731,700 tons, representing a slight 0.5 percent decline compared to March 2024 but a 3.8 percent increase year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s coal exports plunge by 71.94 percent in March
Vietnam’s coal exports fell sharply by 71.94 percent in March compared to February, totalling just US$4.54 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electricity: Vietnam generates 72.2 billion kWh in Q1 2025, coal dominates energy mix
Vietnam’s total electricity generation and imports reached 72.2 billion kWh in the first quarter of 2025, with coal-fired power accounting for more than half of the country’s energy supply, according to data from state-owned power provider Electricity Vietnam.
Vietnam’s coal imports rise by 5.98 percent in March 2025
Vietnam’s coal imports reached US$647.44 million in March 2025, representing a 5.98 percent increase from February. Year-to-date (YTD) coal imports totalled US$1.82 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s coal imports rise 8.52 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s coal imports increased by 8.52 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$610.90 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a total of US$562.93 million in January, bringing the year-to-date coal imports to US$1.17 billion.
Hard coal and lignite industry output in Vietnam sees mixed January performance
Vietnam’s mining of hard coal and lignite recorded a 12.4 percent increase in January 2025 compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, the sector saw a 4.2 percent decline compared to December.
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