The global metallurgical coal industry market research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the metallurgical coal industry’s value chain, which can be broken down into several key components:
1 Upstream Raw Material Suppliers
The upstream segment primarily consists of mineral resource exploration and raw coal mining.
Major coal reserves are concentrated in regions such as the Asia-Pacific, with China and Australia being the main producers of coking coal, accounting for over 70% of the world’s clean coal production.
2 Midstream – Mining and Processing
This segment includes the actual mining of metallurgical coal and the subsequent processing to improve the coal’s quality.
Key players in this segment have operations in various countries, with a significant presence in Australia, China, and North America.
3 Metallurgical Coal Downstream Industries
The primary downstream industry for metallurgical coal is the steel industry, which is the main consumer of metallurgical coal for coke production.
Other downstream applications include the chemical industry, machinery, and other industrial sectors that require metallurgical coal as a reducing agent or for energy.
4 Metallurgical Coal Market Channels
The distribution of metallurgical coal involves major distributors who facilitate the sale and transport of coal to different regions.
Table Major Distributors of Metallurgical Coal with Contact Information
Distributors | Contact Information |
Agarwal | Web: www.agarwalcoal.com Tel: +917314714000 Email: [email protected] |
Sinomet International Corporation | Web: www.sinomet.cn Tel: 0086-10-65308787 Add: Company address：33F Fortune Plaza A，No.7 Dongsanhuan Zhong Road，Beijing, China |
globalCOAL | Web: www.globalcoal.com Tel: +44 (0)20 7776 5904 Add: 30 Coleman Street London EC2R 5AL United Kingdom |
Exiros | Web: www.exiros.com Tel: +31205091091 Add: Rietlandpark 301, 1019 DW Amsterdam, Netherlands |
5.Major Downstream Buyers of Metallurgical Coal Analysis
The steel industry is the primary consumer of metallurgical coal, utilizing it to produce coke, which is a vital component in the blast furnace process for iron and steel production.
Key downstream buyers include ACERINOX, POSCO, China Baowu Steel Group, Nippon Steel, and Tata Steel. These companies are known for their large-scale steel production and are distributed globally, with operations in regions like Europe, Asia, and North America.
Table Major Downstream Buyers of Metallurgical Coal with Contact Information
Downstream Buyers | Contact Information |
ACERINOX | Web: www.acerinox.com Tel: 91 398 51 00 add: Santiago de Compostela 100 28035 Madrid |
POSCO | Web: www.posco.co.kr Email: [email protected] Add: 6261, Donghaean-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea |
China Baowu Steel Group | Web: www.bwhk.com.cn Tel: 86-21-36588698 Add: 1943 Baoyang Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai, China |
Nippon Steel | Web: www.nipponsteel.com Add: 6-1, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8071, Japan |
Tata Steel | Web: www.tatasteel.com Tel: 1 800 108 8282 Add: P.O. Bistupur Jamshedpur – 831 001 Jharkhand, India |
6.Metallurgical Coal Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
‘Production Process Analysis’
Mining: Metallurgical coal mining is the first step in the metallurgical coal industry chain. The size and mining methods of coal mines vary, which will have an impact on output and quality.
Processing: metallurgical coal mining needs to be processed and treated, mainly through coal preparation, grinding and other processes to improve the quality of coal, so as to meet the needs of different customers.
Logistics transportation: metallurgical coal needs to be distributed by different transportation modes such as railway, road and water. The efficiency and cost of logistics transportation will affect the selling price of metallurgical coal.
Sales: The coking coal sales link includes direct sales to steel enterprises, dealers and sales through coke trading markets and other channels.
‘Manufacturing Cost Structure of Metallurgical Coal’
Raw Material Costs: The cost of raw materials, which is primarily the extraction and mining of coal.
Labor Costs: Wages and benefits for employees involved in the mining, processing, and transportation of metallurgical coal.
Energy Costs: Expenses related to the energy required for mining operations and processing activities.
Environmental and Safety Costs: Investments in environmental management systems and safety measures to comply with regulations and maintain operational integrity.
Transportation and Logistics: Costs associated with moving the coal from mines to processing facilities and then to end-users or export terminals.
