| Study Period | 2020 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2020 - 2023 |
| CAGR | 3.00 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Canada Coal Market Analysis
The Canada Coal Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 3% during the forecast period.
- With the decreasing share of coal in the country's electricity generation mix, the share of coal in the metallurgy industry is increasing and is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period.
- Canada exports the majority of its produced coal to countries like South Korea, Japan, India, China, etc. India and China produce significant electricity generation from coal, with China and Japan having plans to make more coal-fired power plants in the coming year, this is expected to create considerable opportunities in the near future.
- Rising environmental concerns over greenhouse gas emissions and global warming are expected to restrain the growth of the coal market in Canada during the forecast period.
Canada Coal Market Trends
Metallurgy Sector to Witness Significant Growth
- Around 70% of global steel production is dependent on coal. Metallurgical coal or coking coal is a vital ingredient in the steel making process. Pulverized Coal Injection (PCI) technology involves injecting coal directly into the blast furnace to provide the carbon for iron making.
- In 2019, steel production in Canada decreased to 12.8 million metric tons in comparison to 13.4 million metric tons in 2018. Steel production is likely to drive coal consumption significantly.
- Canada's exports are primarily metallurgical coal. In 2018, Canada exported 34 million tonnes of coal around the world and imported 7.6 million tons of coal, mostly from the United States.
- In 2019, Canada exported over 3.1 million metric tons of steel to the United States, which is the biggest imported of Canadian steel. The United States accounts for over 89% of Canada's steel exports.
- The coal consumption is likely to decrease due to a decreasing share in power generation. Although post-COVID-19, with an increasing market of construction and infrastructure, steel production is expected to drive the coal demand.
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Rising Environmental Concerns to Restrain the Market
- Rising environmental concerns in Canada and the world over greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of coal and global warming are expected to restrain the coal market in the country.
- Due to climate change policies, the production of coal witnessed a downfall to 0.4 EJ in 2019, from a high of 1.51 EJ in 2013. The production is likely to decrease further by the end of 2020 due to market restrictions.
- The Canadian government has already phased out the usage of coal for electricity generation and the energy produced by coal will be eliminated by 2030.
- Although coal will still be used for metallurgical purposes in the country, the phasing out of coal for electricity generation will have a huge impact on the coal market in the country.
- The decrease of coal consumption due to environmental policies and increasing renewable share, the market for coal in Canada is expected to further decrease during the forecast period.
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Canada Coal Industry Overview
The Canada coal market is moderately consolidated. Some of the major companies include Peabody Energy Corp, Arch Coal Inc, Alliance Resources Partners, L.P., NACCO Industries, Inc., and Contura Energy Inc.
Canada Coal Market Leaders
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Peabody Energy Corp
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Teck Resources Limited
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Conuma Coal Resources Limited
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Westmoreland Mining LLC
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Dodd's Coal Mining Company Ltd.
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Canada Coal Industry Segmentation
The Canada coal market report includes:
| Application | Metallurgy |
| Power Generation | |
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Canada Coal Market Research FAQs
What is the current Canada Coal Market size?
The Canada Coal Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 3% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Canada Coal Market?
Peabody Energy Corp, Teck Resources Limited, Conuma Coal Resources Limited, Westmoreland Mining LLC and Dodd's Coal Mining Company Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Canada Coal Market.
What years does this Canada Coal Market cover?
The report covers the Canada Coal Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Canada Coal Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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