Coal consumed by the electric power sector in February 2003 86 million short tons, 7% higher than the level in February 2002.

Electric power sector coal stocks were forecast as 133 million short tons at the end of February 2003, 8% lower than the level a year earlier.

Coal exports in February 2003 totaled 2 million short tons, 8% lower than exports in February 2002. Coal imports in February 2003 totaled 2 million short tons, 48% higher than imports in February 2002.