DAILY: China's thermal coal prices stall, yet sentiment remains bright

Source: Mysteel May 14, 2026 11:15

China's spot thermal coal market remained stable on May 13, with buyers staying on the sidelines and sellers withholding offers amid firm sentiment, keeping liquidity thin, sources said.

On Wednesday, Mysteel assessed 5,500 kcal/kg, 5,000 kcal/kg and 4,500 kcal/kg NAR thermal coal at Yuan 835/tonne ($123/t), Yuan 748/t, and Yuan 651/t, respectively, on a FOB northern ports basis with VAT, all unchanged from Tuesday. Trading activity has thinned since the start of the week, as coastal utilities pulled

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Thermal coal prices (Q5500) : China's major cities

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Thermal coal prices (Q5500) : China's major cities

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Thermal coal portside prices: Jingtang port

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Thermal coal portside prices: Tianjin port

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Thermal coal portside prices: Qinhuangdao port

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