Global Coal Mining Market Size To Exceed USD 2010.85 Billion By 2035 | CAGR of 7.94%

Category: Energy & Power

RELEASE DATE Aug 2025
REPORT ID SI15213

Global Coal Mining Market Size To Exceed USD 2010.85 Billion By 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Global Coal Mining Market Size is Expected to Grow from USD 867.60 Billion in 2024 to USD 2010.85 Billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 7.94% during the forecast period 2025-2035.

Global Coal Mining Market

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Browse key industry insights spread across 250 pages with 150 Market data tables and figures & charts from the report on the  " Global Coal Mining Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Mining Technology (Surface Mining, Strip Mining, Auger Mining, Open-Pit Mining, Mountain Removal Mining, Underground Mining, Room and Pillar, and Longwall Mining), By Application (Thermal Power Generation, Steel Manufacturing, Cement Manufacturing, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 – 2035." Get Detailed Report Description Here: https://www.sphericalinsights.com/reports/coal-mining-market              

 

The coal mining market refers to the whole sector of the economy that is focused on coal exploration, extraction, processing, and distribution. It covers a variety of surface mining methods, such as underground mining, strip mining, and others. This market supports energy production, particularly in coal-fired power plants, as well as the production of steel and cement. The market's activities include mine development, transportation infrastructure, coal cleaning, and screening. A significant trend in the coal mining industry is the improvement of mining operations through technological advancements like automation and enhanced safety protocols. The market's remarkable growth is being driven by the increasing need for coal-derived fuels and coal-based electricity to meet the expanding energy demands of various industries, particularly transportation. The primary driver of the coal mining business is the growing global need for energy, particularly in developing nations where coal remains a vital source of electricity generation.    India's demand for coal mining has been steadily rising due to the country's growing economy, urbanization, and government emphasis on infrastructure development. However, coal mining market growth is severely constrained by environmental restrictions, pollution concerns, competition from renewable energy sources, social displacement, and geopolitical instability.  

 

The surface mining segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the mining technology, the coal mining market is divided into surface mining, strip mining, auger mining, open-pit mining, mountain removal mining, underground mining, room and pillar, and longwall mining. Among these, the surface mining segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The main factors driving the surface mining market are its affordability, ease of use, and capacity to extract substantial amounts of coal with little demand for labor. Rising energy demand is expected to fuel the segment's continued significant expansion over the course of the projected period.   

 

The thermal power generation segment accounted for a largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the coal mining market is divided into thermal power generation, steel manufacturing, cement manufacturing, and others. Among these, the thermal power generation segment accounted for a largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.  The thermal power production market is fueled by a persistent reliance on coal-fired power plants, despite growing environmental concerns and a slow transition toward cleaner energy options.    

 

North America is expected to hold the majority share of the global coal mining market during the forecast period.

 

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North America is expected to hold the majority share of the global coal mining market during the forecast period. North America is named for the presence of major coal-producing countries such as the United States and Canada. Its ongoing investments in cleaner coal technologies and export capacities further solidify its position in the industry. North America is supported by strategic developments and continuous energy requirements across significant industries.   

 

Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest pace in the global coal mining market during the forecast period. The Asia-Pacific area is being driven by rising coal use from countries like China and India. This expansion is caused by a variety of mining techniques, including as surface mining, open-pit coal mining, and underground mining, which includes dragline mining, continuous mining, longwall mining, and strip mining.

 

Major vendors in the global coal mining market are Adani Group, Glencore Plc, Coal India Ltd., BHP Group Ltd., PT Adaro Energy Tbk, Teck Resources Ltd., Anglo American plc, Arch Resources Inc., NACCO Industries Inc., Peabody Energy Corp., China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Coronado Global Resources Inc., Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc., Joint Stock Co. Siberian Coal Energy Co., and Others.   

 

Key Target Audience

  • Market Players
  • Investors
  • End-users
  • Government Authorities 
  • Consulting and Research Firm
  • Venture capitalists
  • Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

 

Recent Development

  • In March 2024, one of the top mining companies in the world, Anglo American Plc, expanded its coal mining operations in South Africa by completing the purchase of Kangwan Coal Mine. Through the acquisition, Anglo American's portfolio increased by an anticipated 2.3 million tons of coal production capacity annually.   

 

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the coal mining market based on the below-mentioned segments:

 

Global Coal Mining Market, By Mining Technology  

  • Surface Mining
  • Strip mining
  • Auger Mining
  • Open-pit Mining
  • Mountain Removal Mining
  • Underground Mining
  • Room and Pillar
  • Longwall Mining

 

Global Coal Mining Market, By Application

  • Thermal Power Generation
  • Steel Manufacturing
  • Cement Manufacturing
  • Others

 

 Global Coal Mining Market, By Regional Analysis

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

 

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