Ukraine's coal producers reduced output by 6.2% in 2019 to 31.224 million tons. The Energy and Environment Protection Ministry told Interfax-Ukraine that the output of steam coal decreased by 9.4% to 24.901 million tons, but coking coal production increased by 8.8% to 6.323 million tons. A total of 2.813 million tons of coal was produced in December, which was 0.1% less year-on-year.