Product Code: ETC038164 | Publication Date: Jan 2021 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
South Korea Coal market currently, in 2023, has witnessed an HHI of 2646, Which has increased slightly as compared to the HHI of 2247 in 2017. The market is moving towards concentrated. Herfindahl index measures the competitiveness of exporting countries. The range lies from 0 to 10000, where a lower index number represents a larger number of players or exporting countries in the market while a large index number means fewer numbers of players or countries exporting in the market.
Despite global shifts towards renewable energy, coal remains a significant energy source in South Korea`s power generation mix. The coal market is influenced by energy policies, environmental concerns, and technological advancements in clean coal technologies.
The South Korean coal market is influenced by energy demand, industrial processes, and government policies on energy security and environmental sustainability.
Managing supply chain logistics for coal imports, addressing environmental concerns related to combustion emissions, and navigating global market volatility pose challenges in South Korea. Energy providers must balance energy security with sustainability goals, adopt cleaner technologies, and diversify energy sources to meet growing demand.
In South Korea, government policies impacting the coal market focus on energy security, environmental sustainability, and clean energy transition. Policies regulate the import, production, and consumption of coal for electricity generation, industrial processes, and heating to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote renewable energy sources. Regulations support coal power plant emissions standards, coal mining safety regulations, and compliance with international climate agreements. Government agencies oversee coal mining permits, enforce environmental regulations, and promote clean coal technologies. Policies also support renewable energy investments, coal phase-out strategies, and energy efficiency initiatives to diversify the energy mix, transition to sustainable energy sources, and drive transformation in the coal market in South Korea.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 South Korea Coal Market Overview |
3.1 South Korea Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Korea Coal Market Revenues & Volume, 2019 & 2026F |
3.3 South Korea Coal Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Korea Coal Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Korea Coal Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Types, 2019 & 2026F |
3.6 South Korea Coal Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Users, 2019 & 2026F |
4 South Korea Coal Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for electricity generation in South Korea |
4.2.2 Growth in the industrial sector leading to higher coal consumption |
4.2.3 Government policies supporting the coal industry |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental concerns and regulations impacting coal usage |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative energy sources like natural gas and renewables |
5 South Korea Coal Market Trends |
6 South Korea Coal Market, By Types |
6.1 South Korea Coal Market, By Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Korea Coal Market Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.3 South Korea Coal Market Revenues & Volume, By Bituminous Coal, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.4 South Korea Coal Market Revenues & Volume, By Sub-Bituminous Coal, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.5 South Korea Coal Market Revenues & Volume, By Anthracite, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.6 South Korea Coal Market Revenues & Volume, By Lignite, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2 South Korea Coal Market, By End-Users |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 South Korea Coal Market Revenues & Volume, By Electricity, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.3 South Korea Coal Market Revenues & Volume, By Steel, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.4 South Korea Coal Market Revenues & Volume, By Cement, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.5 South Korea Coal Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2016 - 2026F |
7 South Korea Coal Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Korea Coal Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Korea Coal Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Korea Coal Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average price of coal per ton in South Korea |
8.2 Number of new coal-fired power plants being constructed |
8.3 Coal import/export volume in South Korea |
8.4 Adoption rate of clean coal technologies |
8.5 Investment trends in the coal mining sector |
9 South Korea Coal Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Korea Coal Market Opportunity Assessment, By Types, 2019 & 2026F |
9.2 South Korea Coal Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Users, 2019 & 2026F |
10 South Korea Coal Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Korea Coal Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2019 |
10.2 South Korea Coal Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |