The largest consumer of U.S. coal exports is India.

India is the leading importer of U.S. coal, surpassing other countries such as China and Japan. As a rapidly growing economy with a high demand for energy, particularly in the industrial and power sectors, India relies heavily on coal for electricity generation. Despite efforts to shift to cleaner energy sources, coal remains a significant part of India’s energy mix. U.S. coal exports to India are driven by the need for high-quality coal for thermal power plants, especially in regions that lack sufficient domestic production.