Coal, Coke, and Coke Oven Gas Flow in Canada shown in PJ 2022

This diagram presents the production, trade, and consumption flows of coal, coke, and coke oven gas in Canada. It illustrates how domestic production is allocated between exports and domestic use, as well as how imports contribute to total supply and final consumption.

Canada exports approximately 82% of its total coal and coke production, while only 18% is retained for domestic use. Imports represent roughly 39% of total domestic consumption.

Within domestic consumption, the electricity generation accounts for the largest share, utilizing about 57% of the available coal, coke, and coke oven gas. The industrial sector consumes approximately 25%, while around 16% is directed toward transformation processes, including the production of coke and manufactured gases.