Russia to export up to 125 mln tons of coal in eastern direction in 2026

Russia's coal exports in the eastern direction are projected to reach 123-125 million tonnes by the end of 2026, TASS reported, citing Russian officials. Total coal exports from the country are forecast at 211 million tonnes this year.

"We estimate the volume of freight transported eastward at around 123-125 million tonnes this year," Russian Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov said on the sidelines of Russian Energy Week, held in Moscow on October 14-16. According to Russian Energy Ministry data, coal shipments eastward reached 118.2 million tonnes in 2025,