Indonesian Steam Coal

Listing ID #4298322

Steam coal from Indonesia has a very low content of ash and sulfur. The sulfur content is clearly below 1%. The largest share of the mined coal is of low calorific range with a calorific value between 5,500 and 6,000 kcal/kg. In the high calorific range coal between 6,100 and 6,700 kcal/kg is mined. Indonesia produces primarily steam coal. Due to scarce resources, Coking coal for coke production is of minor importance. 
Indonesian steam coal exports are primarily directed towards the Pacific market; only a low amount of tonnages is exported to Europe and America. In those countries Indonesia is used as "Swing-Supplier", i.e. coal supplies depend on attractive price and market situations. The most important buyer of Indonesian steam coal in the Pacific area is Japan with approximately 35 million tons. Other buyers are in particular Taiwan, South Korea and India. China with approximately 20 million tons per year is also an important buyer. Another future increase of the supplies is expected for the People's Republic of China.