Frequently Asked Questions
From what country does the United States import the most coal?
In 2015, the United States imported the most coal from Colombia—about 8.9 million short tons. This was about 79% of total U.S. coal imports in 2015.
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U.S. coal exports and imports data
Table 18. U.S. Coal Imports, Quarterly Coal Report—December 2015, August 2016
Energy Explained: Coal Imports and Exports
Last updated: December 7, 2016
Other FAQs about Coal
- Does EIA have county-level energy production data?
- Does EIA have projections for energy production, consumption, and prices for individual states?
- Does EIA publish coking coal prices?
- From what country does the United States import the most coal?
- How do I convert between short tons and metric tons?
- How large are U.S. coal reserves?
- How many power plants are there in the United States?
- How much coal, natural gas, or petroleum is used to generate a kilowatthour of electricity?
- Which states produce the most coal?
- To what country does the United States export the most coal?
- What are the different coal prices published by EIA?
- What is the average heat content of U.S. coal?
- What types and amounts of energy are produced in each state?