Quarterly Coal Distribution Report—Second Quarter 2026

The Quarterly Coal Distribution Report provides detailed U.S. domestic coal distribution data by coal-origin state, coal-destination state, mode of transportation, and consuming sector. All quarterly data are preliminary and will be updated in the Annual Coal Distribution Report.

Highlights for the second quarter of 2026

• Total domestic coal distribution was an estimated 92.2 million short tons (MMst) in the second quarter of 2026. This value is 8.3% (8.3 MMst) lower than the previous quarter and -6.4% (-6.3 MMst) lower than the second quarter of 2025.
• Wyoming was the leading coal-origin state, accounting for about 43.2 MMst of shipments delivered to 24 states. Texas was the leading coal-destination state, receiving about 10.6 MMst of domestic coal.
• An estimated 70.7% of total coal shipments were sent by railroad, 13.7% were sent by river, and 7.9% were sent by truck. Tramway and conveyor deliveries, which are traditionally associated with minemouth power plants, accounted for about 7.7% of total coal shipments.
• Electric utilities and independent power producers received about 90.7% of the total coal shipments.