Both the Indonesian Wood Mackenzie Ltd and industry analysts have pointed to trouble accessing additional mining equipment contributing to a slowing of the country’s coal exports. Indonesia is one of the world's largest producers of coal, and its government had planned to ease a growing trade deficit through coal exports. Instead, prices are likely to remain elevated as it deals with an order backlog of 18 months. In 2017, the country produced 461 million metric tonnes, and shipped nearly 389 million. The government plans for an extra 22 million mt of coal output for the remainder of 2018.
Both the Indonesian Coal Mining Association and industry analysts have pointed to trouble accessing additional mining equipment contributing to a slowing of the country’s coal exports. Indonesia is one of the world's largest producers of coal, and its government had planned to ease a growing trade deficit through coal exports. Instead, prices are likely to remain elevated as it deals with an order backlog of 18 months. In 2017, the country produced 461 million metric tonnes, and shipped nearly 389 million. The government plans for an extra 22 million mt of coal output for the remainder of 2018.