Coal fell to 110.40 USD/T on July 18, 2025, down 0.09% from the previous day. Over the past month, Coal's price has risen 3.18%, but it is still 18.28% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Coal - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The global coal price index reached 140.02 index points in June 2025. This was an increase compared to the previous month, which also reflected a rise in the overall fuel energy price index. The global coal index expresses trading of Australian and South African coal, as both countries are among the largest exporters of coal worldwide. How coal profited from the 2022 gas crunch Throughout 2022, coal prices saw a significant net increase. This was largely due to greater fuel and electricity demand as countries slowly exited more stringent coronavirus restrictions, as well as fallout from the Russia-Ukraine war. As many European countries moved to curtailing gas imports from Russia, coal became the alternative to fill the power supply gap, more than doubling the annual average price index between 2021 and 2022. Main coal traders and receivers Although China makes up by far the largest share of worldwide coal production, it is among those countries consuming the majority of its extracted raw materials domestically. In terms of exports, Indonesia, the world's third-largest coal producer, trades more coal than any other country, followed by Australia and Russia. Meanwhile, Japan, China, and India are among the leading coal importers, as these countries rely heavily on coal for electricity and heat generation.

Japan IMPI: JB: PCRP: Coal Products (CP) data was reported at 101.700 2010=100 in Dec 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 99.300 2010=100 for Nov 2016. Japan IMPI: JB: PCRP: Coal Products (CP) data is updated monthly, averaging 88.700 2010=100 from Jan 2010 (Median) to Dec 2016, with 84 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 114.400 2010=100 in Apr 2011 and a record low of 56.400 2010=100 in Jul 2016. Japan IMPI: JB: PCRP: Coal Products (CP) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I229: Import Price index: 2010=100: JPY Basis: Petroleum, Coal & Natural Gas.

Japan Output Price Index: Mfg: PC: Coal Products data was reported at 91.500 1990=100 in Jun 2000. This stayed constant from the previous number of 91.500 1990=100 for May 2000. Japan Output Price Index: Mfg: PC: Coal Products data is updated monthly, averaging 95.200 1990=100 from Jan 1985 (Median) to Jun 2000, with 186 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 108.500 1990=100 in Jan 1991 and a record low of 82.600 1990=100 in Feb 1989. Japan Output Price Index: Mfg: PC: Coal Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I284: Output Price Index: Gross Weighted: 1990=100: Aggregate Commodity.

Japan Input Price Index: Mfg: PC: Coal Products data was reported at 84.400 1990=100 in Jun 2000. This records a decrease from the previous number of 84.500 1990=100 for May 2000. Japan Input Price Index: Mfg: PC: Coal Products data is updated monthly, averaging 90.750 1990=100 from Jan 1985 (Median) to Jun 2000, with 186 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 140.300 1990=100 in Feb 1985 and a record low of 77.200 1990=100 in Apr 1995. Japan Input Price Index: Mfg: PC: Coal Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I291: Input Price Index: Gross Weighted: 1990=100: Aggregate Commodity.

The Japanese producer price index for petroleum and coal products stood at ***** index points in 2023. This was an increase by **** index points compared to the base year 2020.

In 2024, the producer price index (PPI) for iron and steel in Japan stood at *** index points on average, decreasing from ****** points in the previous year. The lowest producer price of iron and steel within the preceding decade was in 2016, with a PPI of ***** points. What determines the price of steel products? Steelmaking requires several raw materials and plenty of energy. Japan has hardly any significant resources to satisfy either demand domestically. Therefore, the country imports iron ore and coking coal, the crucial raw materials needed to produce steel by using blast furnaces. Accordingly, the price depends on the overall energy price and a steady raw material supply – primarily from Australia. For recycling, steel scrap can be added to a certain degree within the conventional process or re-melted in electric arc furnaces. The latter process entails high electricity consumption, making recycled steel of this kind expensive. Carbon-neutral steel: a matter of price Ample carbon emissions are caused by removing excess carbon left from the carbon-based reduction of the iron oxides. Consequently, one strategy is to adjust steel plants to carbon-neutral reducing agents, such as green or blue hydrogen. Carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS), still in development, could offset further emissions on top.The trade-off for implementing these measures and using sustainable energy had called for a gradual transition. Ironically, the latest price increases in fossil fuels could spur ecological investments even more than the contested CO2-emission-based premium included in the petroleum and coal tax.

In 2023, the Japanese yen based import price index for petroleum, coal and natural gas stood at ***** index points. This was an increase by ***** index points compared to the base year 2020.

Japan Input Price Index: Mfg: Mining: Coal data was reported at 273.800 1995=100 in Jun 2005. This records an increase from the previous number of 269.600 1995=100 for May 2005. Japan Input Price Index: Mfg: Mining: Coal data is updated monthly, averaging 116.350 1995=100 from Jan 1995 (Median) to Jun 2005, with 126 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 273.800 1995=100 in Jun 2005 and a record low of 91.900 1995=100 in Apr 1995. Japan Input Price Index: Mfg: Mining: Coal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I296: Input Price Index: Gross Weighted: 1995=100: Major Commodity.

Japan Input Price Index: Mfg: Petroleum and Coal Products (PC) data was reported at 88.900 1990=100 in Jun 2000. This records an increase from the previous number of 86.400 1990=100 for May 2000. Japan Input Price Index: Mfg: Petroleum and Coal Products (PC) data is updated monthly, averaging 79.450 1990=100 from Jan 1985 (Median) to Jun 2000, with 186 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 220.200 1990=100 in Feb 1985 and a record low of 50.200 1990=100 in Jan 1999. Japan Input Price Index: Mfg: Petroleum and Coal Products (PC) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I291: Input Price Index: Gross Weighted: 1990=100: Aggregate Commodity.

Japan Output Price Index: Mfg: Petroleum and Coal Products (PC) data was reported at 111.500 1990=100 in Jun 2000. This records an increase from the previous number of 108.200 1990=100 for May 2000. Japan Output Price Index: Mfg: Petroleum and Coal Products (PC) data is updated monthly, averaging 93.550 1990=100 from Jan 1985 (Median) to Jun 2000, with 186 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 135.600 1990=100 in Feb 1985 and a record low of 81.500 1990=100 in Jul 1988. Japan Output Price Index: Mfg: Petroleum and Coal Products (PC) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I284: Output Price Index: Gross Weighted: 1990=100: Aggregate Commodity.

Japan Input Price Index: Petroleum and Coal Products data was reported at 77.800 2005=100 in Apr 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 69.200 2005=100 for Mar 2016. Japan Input Price Index: Petroleum and Coal Products data is updated monthly, averaging 73.250 2005=100 from Jan 1980 (Median) to Apr 2016, with 436 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 252.000 2005=100 in Aug 2008 and a record low of 32.600 2005=100 in Jan 1999. Japan Input Price Index: Petroleum and Coal Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I290: Input Price Index: Gross Weighted: 2005=100: Aggregate Commodity.

Japan Input Price Index: Mfg: Mining: Coal: Steam Coal, Lignite & Anth data was reported at 148.800 1995=100 in Jun 2005. This records an increase from the previous number of 147.200 1995=100 for May 2005. Japan Input Price Index: Mfg: Mining: Coal: Steam Coal, Lignite & Anth data is updated monthly, averaging 108.300 1995=100 from Jan 1995 (Median) to Jun 2005, with 126 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 148.800 1995=100 in Jun 2005 and a record low of 89.800 1995=100 in Oct 2000. Japan Input Price Index: Mfg: Mining: Coal: Steam Coal, Lignite & Anth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I295: Input Price Index: Gross Weighted: 1995=100: Major Commodity.

Japan Wholesale Price Index: Mfg: Petroleum and Coal Products data was reported at 96.700 1990=100 in Nov 1997. This records an increase from the previous number of 95.400 1990=100 for Oct 1997. Japan Wholesale Price Index: Mfg: Petroleum and Coal Products data is updated monthly, averaging 82.400 1990=100 from Jan 1965 (Median) to Nov 1997, with 395 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 157.200 1990=100 in Nov 1982 and a record low of 23.600 1990=100 in Oct 1969. Japan Wholesale Price Index: Mfg: Petroleum and Coal Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I275: Wholesale Price Index: 1990=100.

Japan Import Price Index: Yen: Petroleum, Coal and Natural Gas data was reported at 81.900 1990=100 in Nov 1997. This records an increase from the previous number of 78.300 1990=100 for Oct 1997. Japan Import Price Index: Yen: Petroleum, Coal and Natural Gas data is updated monthly, averaging 80.700 1990=100 from Jan 1965 (Median) to Nov 1997, with 395 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 254.100 1990=100 in Oct 1982 and a record low of 23.400 1990=100 in Oct 1969. Japan Import Price Index: Yen: Petroleum, Coal and Natural Gas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I281: Import Price Index: 1990=100.

Japan ImPI: JPY Basis: PP: CPG: Coal for General Use data was reported at 245.500 2020=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 268.100 2020=100 for Feb 2025. Japan ImPI: JPY Basis: PP: CPG: Coal for General Use data is updated monthly, averaging 84.300 2020=100 from Jan 1980 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 543 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 732.700 2020=100 in Oct 2022 and a record low of 30.800 2020=100 in May 1995. Japan ImPI: JPY Basis: PP: CPG: Coal for General Use data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I183: Import Price Index: 2020=100: JPY Basis: Petroleum, Coal & Natural Gas.

Japan Output Price Index: Mfg: PC: Coal data was reported at 256.800 2000=100 in Jul 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 246.600 2000=100 for Jun 2010. Japan Output Price Index: Mfg: PC: Coal data is updated monthly, averaging 148.700 2000=100 from Jan 2000 (Median) to Jul 2010, with 127 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 310.600 2000=100 in Mar 2009 and a record low of 98.500 2000=100 in Jan 2003. Japan Output Price Index: Mfg: PC: Coal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I288: Output Price Index: Gross Weighted: 2000=100: Major Commodity.

Japan Import Price Index: JB: Petroleum, Coal & Natural Gas data was reported at 177.200 2005=100 in May 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 186.100 2005=100 for Apr 2012. Japan Import Price Index: JB: Petroleum, Coal & Natural Gas data is updated monthly, averaging 54.800 2005=100 from Jan 1960 (Median) to May 2012, with 629 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 248.800 2005=100 in Aug 2008 and a record low of 14.900 2005=100 in Oct 1969. Japan Import Price Index: JB: Petroleum, Coal & Natural Gas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I249: Import Price Index: 2005=100: JPY Basis: Petroleum, Coal and Natural Gas.

CGPI: Petroleum, Coal: CS: GP: GL: Liquor Bottles data was reported at 97.600 2000=100 in Oct 2007. This stayed constant from the previous number of 97.600 2000=100 for Sep 2007. CGPI: Petroleum, Coal: CS: GP: GL: Liquor Bottles data is updated monthly, averaging 97.600 2000=100 from Jan 2000 (Median) to Oct 2007, with 94 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 100.000 2000=100 in Feb 2002 and a record low of 96.300 2000=100 in Aug 2005. CGPI: Petroleum, Coal: CS: GP: GL: Liquor Bottles data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I137: Corporate Goods Price Index: 2000=100: Petroleum and Coal Product.

Japan ImPI: JPY Basis: PP: Coal Mining, Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas(CPG) data was reported at 232.900 2020=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 241.500 2020=100 for Feb 2025. Japan ImPI: JPY Basis: PP: Coal Mining, Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas(CPG) data is updated monthly, averaging 241.300 2020=100 from Jan 2020 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 385.600 2020=100 in Sep 2022 and a record low of 77.300 2020=100 in May 2020. Japan ImPI: JPY Basis: PP: Coal Mining, Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas(CPG) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I183: Import Price Index: 2020=100: JPY Basis: Petroleum, Coal & Natural Gas.