WEEKLY: China's thermal coal market shifts to sideways consolidation

Source: Mysteel Jun 05, 2026 17:10

China's spot thermal coal market shifted from an accelerated rally to sideways consolidation over the week of June 1-5, with daily price gains narrowing sharply as the previous supply shortage was proven to be overestimated and buyers pulled back against high prices.

As of June 4, Mysteel assessed the benchmark 5,500 kcal/kg NAR thermal coal at Yuan 860/tonne ($127/t) FOB northern ports with VAT, up Yuan 9/t from the previous week. The 5,000 kcal/kg and 4,500 kcal/kg NAR grades settled at Yuan 772/t and Yuan 675/t, up by Yuan 9/t and

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Daily Prices

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

Jul 20, 2026 17:36
Thermal coal prices (Q5500) : China's major cities

Jul 20, 2026 17:36
Thermal coal portside prices: Qinhuangdao port

Jul 20, 2026 17:35
Domestic thermal coal portside prices: Guangzhou port

Jul 20, 2026 17:34
Thermal coal portside prices: Jingtang port

Jul 20, 2026 17:32

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