Coal production in August 2001 totalled 101 million short tons, 5% higher than in August 2000. Coal consumed by the electric power sector in June 2001 was estimated as 82 million short tons, 2% lower than the level in June 2000. Electric power sector coal stocks were estimated as 122 million short tons at the end of June 2001, 6% lower than the level a year earlier.

Coal exports in June 2001 totalled 4 million short tons, 27% lower than exports in June 2000. Coal imports in June 2001 totalled 1 million short tons, 25% higher than imports in June 2000.