Coal prices today
Access the latest insights into coal prices today and in the future with Expana. Our platform tracks real-time movements and forecasts prices for both thermal coal, which powers the majority of the world’s electricity generation, and coking coal, the essential fuel source for steelmaking. Whether you’re monitoring global trade flows or local market shifts, our data helps you understand what’s driving pricing volatility and where key cost pressures are building.
Expana – reliable insights into global thermal and coking coal trends
Expana delivers trusted data solutions for companies operating in coal-intensive sectors. From electricity generation to heavy manufacturing, our coverage helps businesses navigate pricing risk and supply uncertainty with clarity and confidence.
With Expana, you get:
- Live benchmark pricing for thermal and coking coal, tailored by region and coal grade
- Detailed reporting on export flows from across the world including Indonesia, Australia, and South Africa, the world’s key suppliers
- Import volume tracking and demand signals from markets such as China, India, and the EU, which together drive the bulk of global consumption
- Analysis of freight congestion, mine production slowdowns, and infrastructure bottlenecks that influence regional availability
- Forecasting and scenario planning tools that support forward contracting, budgeting, and sourcing strategy
Coal markets are complex and fast-moving. Expana simplifies the noise, offering the real-time data and forward signals you need to stay ahead of your energy procurement challenges.
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Independent and unbiased insights for the global coal market, covering both thermal and coking coal.
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Our coal price forecasting methodology
Accurately forecasting coal prices requires a structured and holistic approach. Expana’s methodology draws on multiple disciplines to ensure our users receive timely, unbiased, and relevant forecasts for both thermal and coking coal markets.
- Macro-economic analysis includes industrial output trends, global steel production cycles, climate policies, and broader energy demand projections. These factors help anticipate future shifts in coal usage and regional consumption intensity.
- Technical analysis tracks market movements using established indicators like moving averages, MACD, and RSI. This helps identify momentum, resistance points, and possible corrections in short-term pricing behaviour.
- Fundamental analysis digs into supply and logistics dynamics. We assess mining activity, weather disruptions, port throughput, and vessel availability, alongside policy changes and fuel switching trends in major coal-consuming industries.
By layering these perspectives, Expana equips energy buyers, procurement professionals, and analysts with reliable market foresight—supporting smarter decisions and reducing exposure to volatility.
Use cases
Efficiency
Save time and improve productivity with our actionable insights.
Cost control
Navigate market challenges and maximize long-term success.
Profitability
Utilize our data, market fundamentals, and forecasting expertise to gain a financial edge.
Risk mitigation
Manage risks proactively and minimize your exposure to price fluctuations.
Essential intelligence for industry professionals
Expana delivers actionable insight to professionals in energy-intensive industries that rely on coal, including thermal and coking coal. Our data helps decision-makers stay informed on price movements, supply risks, and global trade trends. With this intelligence, you can better manage fuel costs, reduce exposure to volatility, and ensure operational continuity.
Coal market FAQs
Expana covers both thermal coal, which is used in power generation and district heating, and coking coal, which is a crucial feedstock in the steelmaking process. We report on international benchmarks and regional market trends for both.
Our coal pricing database spans major producers including Australia, Indonesia, and South Africa, and key import markets like India, and the UK and Netherlands the EU. We also monitor trade routes, port activity, and delivery schedules.
Coal prices are affected by a wide range of variables, including power demand, steel output, weather-related disruptions, labour strikes, rail and port bottlenecks, and emissions regulation. Shifts in one or more of these areas can trigger fast-moving price changes.
Thermal coal is burned to generate electricity and heat, while coking coal undergoes a carbonisation process to produce coke for steelmaking. Their pricing, demand cycles, and market participants are distinct, though occasionally connected by broader energy policy or shipping constraints.
Yes. Expana provides tailored forecasts for both thermal and coking coal using macro trends, market data, and technical signals. Our forecasts help energy buyers and supply chain teams prepare for pricing swings and optimise contract timing.
Our pricing updates range from daily to weekly, depending on the coal type, region, and market activity. We ensure that both short-term fluctuations and longer-term patterns are reflected in our reporting.
Absolutely. In addition to coal, we provide pricing and analysis for natural gas, crude oil, electricity, and carbon credits, allowing users to monitor broader fuel costs and emission-linked expenses in a single place.