Coat consumption in Japan in 194 will exceed 38,000,000 ions including 2,000,000 tons of anthracite, according to figures compiled by the Showa Coal Company, This is on increase of 30. 1 per cent. over the consumption in 1983 and indicates the steady growth of heavy industries, according {0 the Company's report.
The coal consumption in 1994 according to industries is as follows:
Tons Heavy industries 'S73a000 Electric Power 2531.000 [Gas and Cokes 2161,000 Textiles and Dyes 3324009]
[Chemical Industry R41.000
Government Consumtion 11300,00 Shipping 24.00] Transit Export 4816.00
Total 'S200
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