China Coal Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers the China Coal Market Outlook and is Segmented by Applications (power Generation (thermal Coal), Coking Feedstock (coking Coal), and Other Applications). The Report Offers the Market Size and Forecasts for Coal in Revenue (USD) for all the Above Segments.

China Coal Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

China Coal Market Size

China Coal Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 96.21 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 104.42 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 1.65 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

China Coal Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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China Coal Market Analysis

The China Coal Market size is estimated at USD 96.21 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 104.42 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 1.65% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Over the long term, factors like increasing electricity demand and investments in the coal industry are expected to drive the market.
  • On the other hand, increasing environmental concern over the use of coal and adopting renewable energy sources is a major restraint hindering the market's growth.
  • Nevertheless, the increasing ways to mine coal and extract value from coal using technologies like carbon capture and storage technologies are expected to create enormous opportunities for the China coal market.

China Coal Industry Overview

The Chinese coal market is semi-consolidated. The key players in the market (in no particular order) include China Coal Energy Group Co. Ltd, China Shenhua Energy Company Limited, Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited, China Power International Development Limited, and Huadian Power International Corporation Limited, among others.

China Coal Market Leaders

  1. China Coal Energy Group Co., Ltd.

  2. China Shenhua Energy Company Limited

  3. China Power International Development Limited

  4. Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited

  5. Huadian Power International Corporation Limited

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
China Coal Market Concentration
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China Coal Market News

  • November 2022: The government of China extended long-term thermal coal supply contracts to all coal mines for 2023 and pushed power utilities to source more of their needs through such contracts to secure market supply and stabilize prices. The long-term contract will include all coal mining companies and coal-fired electricity and heating plants.
  • February 2022: The eastern Chinese coastal province of Zhejiang approved the construction of a USD 840 million coal-fired power station. According to the Zhejiang Energy Group, the Phase 2 Project of the Liuheng Power Plant will help balance the province's energy supply and demand.

China Coal Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Scope of the Study
  • 1.2 Market Definition
  • 1.3 Study Assumptions

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4. MARKET OVERVIEW

  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Market Size and Demand Forecast in USD billion, till 2028
  • 4.3 Recent Trends and Developments
  • 4.4 Government Policies and Regulations
  • 4.5 Market Dynamics
    • 4.5.1 Drivers
    • 4.5.1.1 Increasing Electricity Demand
    • 4.5.1.2 Rsing Investments in the Coal Industry
    • 4.5.2 Restraints
    • 4.5.2.1 Increasing Installation of Renewable Energy Sources
  • 4.6 Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.7 PESTLE Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Application
    • 5.1.1 Power Generation (Thermal Coal)
    • 5.1.2 Coking Feedstock (Coking Coal)
    • 5.1.3 Other Applications

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 China Coal Energy Group Co. Ltd.
    • 6.3.2 China Shenhua Energy Company Limited
    • 6.3.3 Huadian Power International Corporation Limited
    • 6.3.4 Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited
    • 6.3.5 China Power International Development Limited
    • 6.3.6 Huaneng Power International Inc.
    • 6.3.7 China Resources Power Holdings Company Limited
    • 6.3.8 Datang International Power Generation Company Limited
    • 6.3.9 Shandong Energy Group Co. Ltd.
    • 6.3.10 Zijin Mining Group Co. Limited
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Increasing Ways to Mine Coal and Extract Value From Coal Using Different Technologies
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China Coal Industry Segmentation

Coal is a sedimentary deposit primarily constituted of carbon and easily combustible. Coal is black or brownish-black in color and contains more than 50% carbonaceous material by weight and more than 70% by volume (including inherent moisture). It comprises plant remains compacted, hardened, chemically changed, and metamorphosed by heat and pressure throughout geologic time. Coal can be found throughout the globe. However, it is most common in areas where prehistoric forests and marshes formerly flourished before being buried and compressed over millions of years.

China's coal market is segmented by application. By application, the market is segmented into power generation (thermal coal), coking feedstock (coking coal), and other applications. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on revenue (USD).

Application Power Generation (Thermal Coal)
Coking Feedstock (Coking Coal)
Other Applications
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China Coal Market Research FAQs

How big is the China Coal Market?

The China Coal Market size is expected to reach USD 96.21 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 1.65% to reach USD 104.42 billion by 2030.

What is the current China Coal Market size?

In 2025, the China Coal Market size is expected to reach USD 96.21 billion.

Who are the key players in China Coal Market?

China Coal Energy Group Co., Ltd., China Shenhua Energy Company Limited, China Power International Development Limited, Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited and Huadian Power International Corporation Limited are the major companies operating in the China Coal Market.

What years does this China Coal Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the China Coal Market size was estimated at USD 94.62 billion. The report covers the China Coal Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the China Coal Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

China Coal Industry Report

The China coal market is undergoing significant growth and transformation, fueled by rapid industrialization and surging energy demands. Coal, a major component of China's energy mix, is crucial for meeting the country's substantial electricity needs. The market, segmented by type, technology, and end-use, highlights the dominance of bituminous coal and underground mining, chosen for their wide-ranging industrial applications and significant reserves. Despite coal's pivotal role, there's a shift towards adopting advanced technologies like carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and renewable energy sources. This transition, driven by environmental concerns and policy shifts, aims to diversify the energy mix and lessen coal dependency. The power generation segment is poised to lead, mirroring the continuous demand for electricity. However, the growing embrace of renewables suggests a move towards a more sustainable energy framework. Amidst this evolution, China coal mining and production are essential for fulfilling energy needs, even as the sector adapts to environmental imperatives and explores cleaner alternatives. For detailed insights, Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports offer comprehensive market share, size, and revenue growth rate statistics, including forecasts and historical overviews available as a free report PDF download.