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South Asian coal demand supports stronger seaborne flows

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June 15, 2026

Met coal market volatility rises as China supply concerns unsettle trade

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June 15, 2026

Asian coal demand rises as LNG shortages force utilities back to coal

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June 8, 2026

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API2 Rotterdam coal futures chart showing July 2026 coal prices at 4.70.

Global coal prices fall as weak Asian demand pressures seaborne markets

Global coal prices moved lower during the week as weak import demand from China and India weighed on seaborne market sentiment. South African, Indonesian, Australian, US and Russian coal prices softened, while European coal futures also declined as easing gas prices reduced support for coal. Global coal prices weakened across major seaborne markets as Asian buying remained subdued and inventories […]

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One-year line chart of ICE Futures Europe API2 Rotterdam Coal Futures showing a fluctuating price trend; last price 122.350 as of 6/12/2026 3:17 PM GMT, with a tooltip showing 121.600 on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Global coal prices mixed as Indonesia and Australia rise while South Africa weakens

Global coal prices showed mixed movement this week as tight Indonesian supply and steady Asian demand supported some grades. However, weak demand from India, cautious Chinese buying and pressure on South African and Russian coal kept the wider market selective. Global coal prices moved unevenly as buyers remained cautious across key import markets. China continued to support demand through summer […]

Chart showing global hard coal production and seaborne steam and coking coal trade from 1990 to 2025.

Global coal market steadies as demand holds near record highs

The global coal market remained remarkably resilient in 2025, with worldwide demand holding near a record 8.9 billion tonnes despite growing renewable capacity and ongoing decarbonisation efforts. New analysis highlights strong production growth in China and India, shifting trade flows, and a more stable pricing environment, while coal continues to play a critical role in power generation, steelmaking and industrial supply chains […]

OECD chart showing iron ore, metallurgical coal and scrap prices rising between 2024 and early 2026.

Global steel demand remains fragile as excess capacity pressures intensify

Global steel demand is forecast to remain subdued in the coming years despite continued capacity additions across major steel-producing regions. New analysis highlights growing overcapacity, shifting trade flows and rising costs for key steelmaking inputs such as metallurgical coal, underscoring the pressures facing both steel producers and raw material suppliers. Global steel demand remains under pressure as the steel industry faces […]