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China’s potential thermal coal import reduction: a premature concern
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Report summary
The China National Coal Association’s recent proposal to control coal output and imports raises questions about the future of China’s coal market. With the country absorbing significant portions of Indonesian and Australian coal exports, how might this proposal impact global coal trade? What are the potential implications for domestic and seaborne markets? Our analysis explores these critical questions.
Table of contents
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Implications
- Limited supply impact expected
- Official Chinese state policies impact seaborne thermal coal imports
- Seaborne market alert
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China-related coal prices and seaborne imports (US$/t and Mt)Share of thermal coal exports to China by country
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