France imported coal price
France imported coal price stood at 179.95 EUR per tonne in Aug 2026, according to SDES – Service des données et études statistiques (Ministère de la Transition écologique). It is one of the indicators in the Energy prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1981 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Energy prices table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale energy prices | |||||||||||
| Imported coal | 179.95 | 219.91 | 195.71 | 210.78 | 199.82 | 205.24 | 202.2 | 177.04 | 180.44 | 181.8 | |
| Electricity, EPEX Spot France baseload | 124.3 | 95.39 | 66.07 | 52.2 | 33.93 | 67.59 | 47.09 | 100.65 | 66.55 | 59.13 |
Understanding france imported coal price
Imported coal valuations expressed in euros per metric tonne measure the border cost of solid mineral fuels brought into the country for industrial and power generation use. This bulk commodity indicator captures international dry bulk shipping economics and calorific grading standards, differing entirely from liquid petroleum or gaseous energy series. The calculation aggregates customs import entries, omitting domestic solid fuel extraction where applicable.
Reviewing coal import costs necessitates attention to long-term supply contracting structures and international freight charter rates that often decouple from oil market dynamics. Seasonal demand from winter power generation can introduce cyclical patterns, making year-on-year comparisons preferable for identifying structural shifts. Revisions emerge as customs authorities process delayed trade documentation and weight verifications.
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors are the primary consumers of these imported coals?
- Heavy industrial manufacturing and thermal electricity generation units utilize these solid fuel imports.
- Does the per-tonne figure include border delivery costs?
- Yes, customs import valuations incorporate cost, insurance, and freight elements to the national border.
- Why are annual comparisons recommended over monthly changes?
- Annual comparisons smooth out lumpy cargo delivery schedules and seasonal power generation demand cycles.