NSW coal exports jump to almost 162 million tonnes as Japan demand surges
Coal exports from NSW reached almost 162 million tonnes last year, up 6 per cent, driven mainly by Japan.
Port Waratah Coal Services at Newcastle has marked 50 years of operations. Last financial year, almost 162 million tonnes of coal were exported from NSW, a 6 per cent increase from the year before.
Japan bought the most, raising purchases by 6 million tonnes to 71 million tonnes total. Taiwan imported 19.6 million tonnes (up more than 4 million) and South Korea 8 million tonnes (up 3 million).
Exports to China dropped about 4 million tonnes. Coal is NSW's most valuable export, worth more than $26 billion a year.
Contracts suggest volumes will stay steady through 2030.
- Almost 162 million tonnes
- Total exports last year
- More than $26 billion
- Annual export value
- 71 million tonnes
- Japan's share
- 6 per cent
- Growth rate
Why it mattersCoal exports underpin NSW's economy and regional employment; strong Asian demand keeps the sector viable for the next decade.
AustraliaNSW coal exports remain the state's primary income source, supporting thousands of jobs in the Hunter region and across supply chains.
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