It has exported millions of tons in recent years.
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Coal mining has played a crucial role in the Colombian economy, not only for its significant macroeconomic contributions, but also for its impact on the development of producing regions and its participation in the national energy matrix. This natural resource is essential for various industries, both nationally and internationally, and its importance continues to grow in the global context.
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Colombian coal is essential for steam generation and other thermal systems, playing a key role in energy production. It is also used in the metallurgical industry for the production of coke, an industrial component used in the metallurgical industry.
According to Fenalcarbón, Colombia is among the top five thermal coal exporting countries, with a total of 54.5 million tons. This position underlines the country’s relevance in the global energy market and its ability to meet international demand.
Exports in 2023
In 2023, Colombia exported 2.0 million tons of metallurgical coal. The main destinations of these exports were China, Japan, Brazil and Türkiye.
On the other hand, coke, Colombia’s first industrial export product, reached 3.91 million tons in 2023. The main markets for this product were Brazil, Ireland and Türkiyereflecting the high demand for Colombian coke in the global metallurgical industry.
Coal mining remains a fundamental pillar for Colombia, both in economic and industrial terms. With its prominent position in the global thermal coal and coke market, the country not only supports its national energy matrix, but also plays a crucial role in the global industry.
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