China CPC imports plunge 52.27% and exports rise 18.79% MoM in Jul

China's CPC imports plunged 52.27% MoM to 15,800 tonnes in July, while exports rose 18.79% MoM to 152,200 tonnes. January-July cumulative imports rose 6.30% YoY, while cumulative exports fell 20.64% YoY. August imports are expected to recover to 20,000 tonnes, with exports easing to 130,000 tonnes.

China's calcined petcoke (CPC) imports contracted sharply in July, while exports posted notable growth, reflecting diverging demand between domestic and overseas markets. The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) data showed imports tumbled 52.27% month-on-month to just 15,800 tonnes, while exports rose 18.79% to