This volume serves as a comprehensive reference for understanding the contemporary global coal market. It meticulously analyzes the 2004 international coal market, drawing upon IEA statistics to detail prices, demand, trade, supply, and production. The book further provides country-specific data for 30 OECD member nations and eight OECD/IEA regional aggregates, alongside statistics for key non-OECD coal-producing and consuming countries.

This reference book is structured to provide detailed statistical insights into the global coal market for the year 2004. Its focus on current trends and specific data points suggests it is aimed at industry professionals, policymakers, and researchers requiring up-to-date information. The inclusion of statistics from both OECD and non-OECD countries indicates a broad scope intended to offer a comprehensive overview of the international coal landscape.