As of 2021, the five top coal-producing countries were China, India, Indonesia, the US and Australia. China is by far the leader, producing 3.942 billion tonnes in 2021 compared to the next largest producer, India, at 766.9 million tonnes. India, Japan, China, South Korea and Taiwan are among the largest importers of coal. The US, Russia, Australia, China and India are the countries with the largest proven coal reserves, representing 75 percent of total global coal reserves.