Coal is an important fuel, as well as an important industrial raw material. Coal is used as an energy resource, primarily burned for the production of electricity and heat, and also for industrial purposes, such as refining metals, or producing fertilizers and many chemical products.
The coal resources in Southeast Asia are mainly located in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and other countries. Among them, Indonesia has rich coal resources with more than 100 billion tons of resources and proven reserves of more than 20 billion tons. In 2021, Indonesia’s coal production reached 614 million tons.
Southeast Asia in this report includes 10 countries: Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Brunei, Laos and Cambodia. With a total population of over 600 million by the end of 2021, Southeast Asia has an overall economic growth rate higher than the global average and is one of the key drivers of future global economic growth.
Due to the degree of economic development, technology level and other reasons, the mineral resources in Southeast Asia are less explored. However, as far as the proven resources are concerned, Southeast Asia is rich in mineral resources, and the main minerals include: copper, gold, nickel, aluminum, tin, titanium, antimony, silver, potash, gypsum, barite and phosphorus, as well as iron, zinc, lead, chromium, manganese, cobalt, kaolin, etc.
With the development of manufacturing industry, the demand for electricity in Southeast Asian countries is rising, and the establishment of coal-fired power plants is the quickest way to provide a source of electricity. According to incomplete statistics, Southeast Asian countries have the third largest installed coal-fired power plant capacity to be built and under construction in the world, after China and India. Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia are the countries with the highest installed coal-fired power plant capacity among all Southeast Asian countries.
As Southeast Asia’s economy grows, the demand for coal in the power sector is rising, as is the demand for coal in the coal chemical industry. CRI expects both coal production and consumption in Southeast Asia to rise over the 2023-2032 period.

Topics covered:

Southeast Asia Coal Industry Status and Major Sources in 2018-2022
What is the Impact of COVID-19 on Southeast Asia Coal Industry?
Which Companies are the Major Players in Southeast Asia Coal Industry Market and What are their Competitive Benchmarks?
Key Drivers and Market Opportunities in Southeast Asia Coal Industry
What are the Key Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities for Southeast Asia Coal Industry during 2023-2032?
What is the Expected Revenue of Southeast Asia Coal Industry during 2023-2032?
What are the Strategies Adopted by the Key Players in the Market to Increase Their Market Share in the Industry?
What are the Competitive Advantages of the Major Players in Southeast Asia Coal Industry Market?
Which Segment of Southeast Asia Coal Industry is Expected to Dominate the Market in 2032?
What are the Major Adverse Factors Facing Southeast Asia Coal Industry?