GACC: China's coal exports jump 91% YoY in Aug

Total exports of all types of coal and lignite from China in August increased by 0.6% on month to reach 965,290 tonnes, the highest since March 2017, according to the latest data from the country's General Administration of Customs (GACC). The volume was also higher by 91% from August last year, the Customs statistics show.

The total export value of the commodity, however, dipped by 1.8% from July to reach $179.7 million last month, though the amount was still 72% higher on year, according to the data. This translates to $186.2 for each tonne of coal exported last month, lower by $4.5/t from the