Germany purchased 8% more coal abroad in 2022 than in 2021. According to an evaluation by VDKI, a total of 44.4 million tons entered the country. Deliveries from South Africa (+ 278% to 3.9 million tons) and Colombia (+ 210% to 7.2 million tons) increased particularly strongly. This was followed by the USA (+ 32% to 9.4 million) and Australia (+ 15% to 6.3 million).
Fun fact: Russia remained the largest supplier. Despite the war and sanctions, 13 million tons were shipped to Germany - a drop of 37%.