Latest news on China Thermal Coal markets

WEEKLY: China's thermal coal rally stalls as buying dries up

China's spot thermal coal prices retreated last week (January 12-16), snapping a half-month rally as periodic restocking tapered off, which was in line with previous market expectations among many participants.

DAILY: Cold snap expected to shore up China's thermal coal market

China's domestic thermal coal prices lost steam on January 16, as traders trimmed offers in response to the waning buying demand, yet an approaching cold snap is expected to lend support to the market, sources said.

DAILY: China's thermal coal market shrugs off cold weather forecast

China's domestic thermal coal market stabilized on January 15 after completion of a recent restocking cycle, ending its half-month rally. Despite a new forecast of a widespread temperature drop across the country, it failed to generate fresh upside momentum.

Colombian coal exports slump 32.4% YoY in Nov

Coal exports from Colombia, the world's sixth-largest coal exporter, registered a 32.4% on-year plunge to reach 4.56 million tonnes in November 2025. The figure was also lower by 8.6% compared with last October, marking declines for the second straight month, the latest data from the country's Natio

DAILY: China's thermal coal rally stalls as buying wanes

China's thermal coal price rally was seen losing steam on January 14, as traders ceased pushing prices higher in response to the softening downstream demand amid milder weather across many parts of the country, market sources said.

DAILY: Demand sags as warmer weather curbs steam coal burn in China

Buying interest thinned in China's domestic thermal coal market on January 13, as warmer weather curbed power and heating demand in eastern and southern regions, prompting power utilities to scale back spot coal purchases at northern ports, sources said.

DAILY: Robust demand, supply concerns lift Indonesian thermal coal prices

Indonesian thermal coal prices extended their upward trend recently, backed by revived buying interest from China and growing concerns over future supply tightness, market sources said.

MONTHLY: China's thermal coal mart seen repeating history

China's domestic thermal coal market is poised to stay weak in the remaining days of January, mirroring the market conditions experienced this time last year as the now-familiar factor of a warm winter is playing out again.

WEEKLY: China's thermal coal edges higher as port stocks slide

China's thermal coal market gained more ground last week (January 5-9), backed by a noticeable inventory drawdown at northern ports. Despite their increased inquiries, downstream utilities were hesitant to strike deals due to high offers, raising questions over the sustainability of recent upticks.

DAILY: China's thermal coal rises on cold snap outlook, higher costs

Spot thermal coal prices at northern China's transshipment ports extended their rebound on January 9, supported by rising pithead coal prices and forecasts of colder weather. These factors are expected to continue underpinning the market in the near term.