russian coal industry continues to collapse: most companies have become unprofitable
The share of loss-making coal enterprises in russia increased to 61.8% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to 50% last year. This data comes from rosstat — meaning that even official statistics can no longer hide the scale of the crisis.
▫️ Coal enterprises rank only behind water supply and rail transport enterprises in terms of profitability. This indicates a deep and systemic crisis in the coal industry of the “energy superpower.”
The fact that such figures are openly published suggests an informational preparation of the population for the mass closure of mines. Due to the war, kremlin can no longer sustain the loss-making industry, so it is gradually preparing society for its reduction. Against this backdrop, putin’s recent statements about “supporting the coal industry” appear to be yet another populist move. Despite promises of preferential tariffs from the russian railways or budgetary support, the war, sanctions, and the loss of markets make the rescue of this sector almost impossible.
