Coal exports from Australia's Newcastle rise 48% YoY in May

Exports of all types of coal from the Port of Newcastle in Southeast Australia's New South Wales (NSW) reached 13.25 million tonnes in May, surging by over 48% from the year-ago level, according to recent trade data from the port.

This jump mainly reflected the low comparison basis last year, which came in at only 8.94 million tonnes and marked the lowest level since July 2022. In May 2025, heavy rains across NSW coastal areas had disrupted coal deliveries to – and ship movements around – Newcastle port, severely