What freight, oil and market volatility mean for thermal and met coal - CRU Group

🌍 Coal Imports by Country (2024) 🔥 When we talk about global energy demand, coal still plays a much bigger role than many people realize. In 2024, a handful of countries dominated the world’s coal imports — and the scale is massive. China alone accounted for more than 22% of all global coal import spending, highlighting how deeply coal remains tied to industrial activity and energy production. 📈 India and Japan follow closely behind, together representing over 34% of the global import market.