Coal production in June 2002 totaled 83 million short tons, 11% lower than in June 2001. Coal consumed by the electric power sector in May 2002 was estimated as 75 million short tons, 1% lower than the level in May 2001.

Electric power sector coal stocks were estimated as 144 million short tons at the end of May 2002, 18% higher than the level a year earlier.

Coal exports in May 2002 totaled 3 million short tons, 33% lower than exports in May 2001. Coal imports in May 2002 totaled 1 million short tons, 14% lower than imports in May 2001.