MONTHLY: China's thermal coal market enters September firm

Source: Mysteel Sep 04, 2026 18:05

China's thermal coal market entered September on a firm footing even as the summer peak season for demand faded, with tight domestic supply continuing to provide the main support for prices.

The benchmark 5,500 kcal/kg NAR thermal coal price had maintained a largely upward trend in August, ending the month at Yuan 893/tonne ($132/t), up Yuan 67/t from end-July, FOB northern transfer ports with 13% VAT included, according to Mysteel's assessment. The rally in the benchmark's price accelerated this week, with

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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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Domestic thermal coal portside prices: Guangzhou port

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Thermal coal portside prices: Qinhuangdao port

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Thermal coal portside prices: Tianjin port

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