U.S. exports of Surface Coal Mining (NAICS 212114) totaled $5.6M in August 2026.
Surface Coal Mining imports of $4.4M in August 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSurface mining — including open-pit, strip, and mountaintop removal methods — accounts for the majority of US coal production by volume and is concentrated in the Powder River Basin and Appalachian regions. The method yields lower-cost extraction but is subject to extensive federal and state reclamation requirements under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). For trade professionals, surface-mined coal often carries distinct quality profiles (lower sulfur in PRB coal, for example) that influence export contract specifications.
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Surface-mined coal from the Powder River Basin typically has lower sulfur content and lower BTU values compared to underground Appalachian coal. Export buyers, particularly in Asia, specify calorific value, moisture, ash, and sulfur thresholds in purchase contracts, so origin and mining method directly affect contract compliance.
Surface coal mines must comply with SMCRA reclamation bonding and permitting requirements administered by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) and state counterparts. Permit delays, bond forfeitures, or reclamation violations can disrupt production schedules and affect supply reliability for export commitments.
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National industry 212114 · $5.6M of $961.9M
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Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 95% of it.
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Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 2121 for those.
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$4.4MYoY · free account
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$5.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $52.1M of Surface Coal Mining and exported $158.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.