U.S. Coke Production and Consumption Decline Over 75% Since 1980, EIA Reports

In 2025, U.S. coke production dropped to 10 MMst, a 78% decline from 1980's 46 MMst. Consumption fell to 9.3 MMst, down 77% from 41 MMst. Major steelmakers U.S. Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs together supplied over 60% of domestic coke in 2024. A contract extension between Cleveland-Cliffs and SunCoke for 500,000 tons of coke annually starting in 2026 was also noted. The decline is attributed to reduced steel production and a shift towards electric arc furnace steelmaking.

Published Mar 26, 2026

U.S. coke production fell to 10 million short tons (MMst) in 2025, a 78% decrease from 1980's 46 MMst. Consumption dropped to 9.3 MMst, a 77% decline from 41 MMst in 1980. U.S.

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Steel, now a subsidiary of Nippon Steel, and Cleveland-Cliffs accounted for over 60% of domestic coke supply in 2024. Cleveland-Cliffs and SunCoke extended their supply contract for 500,000 tons of coke annually starting in 2026. The decline in production and consumption is due to a decrease in U.S. steel production and a shift to electric arc furnace steelmaking, which accounted for approximately 70% of steel production in 2025.