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Coal Price API: 8 Endpoints for Complete Market Coverage

Access accurate coal price per ton data via REST API. Track US spot markets (EIA), international futures (12-min updates), and NYMEX historical archives. 8 comprehensive endpoints covering thermal, metallurgical, and coking coal worldwide.

β†’ See live coal prices updated every 12 minutes

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US Spot Prices (3 Endpoints)

Official EIA coal spot prices from major US production basins. Updated weekly every Tuesday at 2 AM UTC with government-verified data.

  • β€’ CAPP_COAL_USD - Central Appalachian (~$82/ton)
  • β€’ PRB_COAL_USD - Powder River Basin (~$15/ton)
  • β€’ ILLINOIS_COAL_USD - Illinois Basin (~$52.50/ton)
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International Futures (3 Endpoints)

Real-time coal futures from global markets. Updated every 12 minutes from Investing.com for international thermal and metallurgical coal benchmarks.

  • β€’ NEWCASTLE_COAL_USD - Newcastle API6 thermal
  • β€’ COKING_COAL_USD - Metallurgical coal (~$1,040/MT)
  • β€’ CME_COAL_USD - CME futures (~$34/ton)
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NYMEX Historical (2 Endpoints)

Archived NYMEX coal futures data for historical analysis. 3,262 Central Appalachian records (2004-2016) and 2,043 Powder River records (2009-2017).

  • β€’ NYMEX_APPALACHIAN_USD - 13 years historical
  • β€’ NYMEX_WESTERN_RAIL_USD - 9 years historical
  • β€’ Perfect for backtesting and trend analysis

Get Started in Under 60 Seconds

Fetch coal prices with simple REST API calls. Query individual endpoints or get all 8 at once:

Single Endpoint Query
curl "https://api.oilpriceapi.com/v1/prices/latest?by_code=NEWCASTLE_COAL_USD" \
  -H "Authorization: Token YOUR_API_KEY"

{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "price": 135.50,
    "formatted": "$135.50",
    "currency": "USD",
    "code": "NEWCASTLE_COAL_USD",
    "created_at": "2025-12-16T10:30:00Z"
  }
}
All 8 Coal Endpoints at Once
curl "https://api.oilpriceapi.com/v1/prices/all?codes=CAPP_COAL_USD,PRB_COAL_USD,\
ILLINOIS_COAL_USD,NEWCASTLE_COAL_USD,COKING_COAL_USD,CME_COAL_USD,\
NYMEX_APPALACHIAN_USD,NYMEX_WESTERN_RAIL_USD" \
  -H "Authorization: Token YOUR_API_KEY"

# Returns all 8 coal endpoints in one API call
Python
pip install oilpriceapi
Node.js
npm install oilpriceapi
PHP
composer require oilpriceapi

Complete 8-Endpoint Coverage

Endpoint CodeNameTypeUpdate FrequencyCurrent Price
CAPP_COAL_USDCentral Appalachian CoalUS SpotWeekly (Tuesdays 2 AM UTC)~$82/short ton
PRB_COAL_USDPowder River Basin CoalUS SpotWeekly (Tuesdays 2 AM UTC)~$15/short ton
ILLINOIS_COAL_USDIllinois Basin CoalUS SpotWeekly (Tuesdays 2 AM UTC)~$52.50/short ton
NEWCASTLE_COAL_USDNewcastle Coal API6Intl Futures12 minutes (Investing.com)Live futures
COKING_COAL_USDMetallurgical Coking CoalIntl Futures12 minutes (Investing.com)~$1,040/MT
CME_COAL_USDCME Coal FuturesIntl Futures12 minutes (Investing.com)~$34/short ton
NYMEX_APPALACHIAN_USDNYMEX Central AppalachianHistoricalArchives (2004-2016)3,262 records
NYMEX_WESTERN_RAIL_USDNYMEX Powder River BasinHistoricalArchives (2009-2017)2,043 records

Who Uses Coal Price Data?

⚑Power Utilities

Forecast fuel costs, optimize procurement timing, and manage price risk for coal-fired power generation facilities.

πŸ—οΈSteel Producers

Track metallurgical coal pricing to manage steelmaking input costs and optimize purchasing decisions for blast furnaces.

πŸ“ˆCommodity Traders

Real-time coal futures and spot prices for algorithmic trading strategies, arbitrage opportunities, and risk management.

⛏️Mining Companies

Monitor global coal prices to optimize production planning, contract negotiations, and export market selection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 8 coal price endpoints?

Our Coal Price API provides 8 comprehensive endpoints: (1) US Spot - CAPP_COAL_USD (~$82), PRB_COAL_USD (~$15), ILLINOIS_COAL_USD (~$52.50); (2) International Futures - NEWCASTLE_COAL_USD, COKING_COAL_USD (~$1,040), CME_COAL_USD (~$34); (3) NYMEX Historical - NYMEX_APPALACHIAN_USD (3,262 records 2004-2016), NYMEX_WESTERN_RAIL_USD (2,043 records 2009-2017).

How often are coal prices updated?

Update frequencies vary by endpoint type: US Spot prices (CAPP, PRB, Illinois) update weekly every Tuesday at 2 AM UTC from EIA.International Futures (Newcastle, Coking, CME) update every 12 minutes from Investing.com.NYMEX Historical endpoints are archived datasets for backtesting (2004-2017 coverage).

Which coal endpoint should I use?

For US markets, use CAPP_COAL_USD (Appalachian region), PRB_COAL_USD (Wyoming low-sulfur), or ILLINOIS_COAL_USD (Midwest). For international benchmarks, use NEWCASTLE_COAL_USD (Asian thermal) or COKING_COAL_USD (metallurgical for steel). For historical analysis, use NYMEX endpoints with 3,262 and 2,043 archived records respectively.

Can I query all 8 coal endpoints at once?

Yes! Use the /v1/prices/all endpoint with the codes parameter to fetch all 8 coal prices in a single API call:?codes=CAPP_COAL_USD,PRB_COAL_USD,ILLINOIS_COAL_USD,NEWCASTLE_COAL_USD,COKING_COAL_USD,CME_COAL_USD,NYMEX_APPALACHIAN_USD,NYMEX_WESTERN_RAIL_USDThis counts as one API request against your monthly limit.

What's the difference between thermal and metallurgical coal pricing?

Thermal coal (for power generation) trades at lower prices: PRB ~$15/ton, CAPP ~$82/ton, Newcastle futures varies.Metallurgical coal (for steel production) trades much higher: COKING_COAL_USD currently ~$1,040/MT due to specialized use in blast furnaces. Use COKING_COAL_USD endpoint specifically for met coal pricing critical to steelmaking economics.

How do I access NYMEX historical coal data?

NYMEX_APPALACHIAN_USD provides 3,262 historical records (2004-2016) and NYMEX_WESTERN_RAIL_USD provides 2,043 records (2009-2017). These discontinued futures contracts are perfect for backtesting trading strategies and long-term trend analysis. Query with /v1/prices/past_day or /v1/prices/past_week using start_date parameter to access specific historical ranges.

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