Total coal production in January 2002 totaled 93 million short tons, while coal consumed by the electric power sector in November 2001 was estimated as 74 million short tons, 8% lower than the level in November 2000.

Electric power sector coal stocks were estimated as 130 million short tons at the end of November 2001, 13% higher than the level a year earlier.

Coal exports in November 2001 totalled 4 million short tons, 26% lower than exports in November 2000. Coal imports in November 2001 totalled 2 million short tons, 141% higher than imports in November 2000.