Chinese Coal Overview
January 5, 2024
From 2021 to 2023, China’s production of high-quality coal has been consistently increasing, resulting in a high level of domestic supply
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China’s Blast Furnace capacity use falls to 15-mth low
January 5, 2024
The blast furnace capacity utilization rate among Chinese steel producers had fallen for the 10th consecutive week to 81.59%
China’s met coke prices to soften in January
January 4, 2024
Chinese prices of metallurgical coke are likely to decrease in the first half of January as steel mills become less active
China steel exports to exceed 90 mmt in 2023
January 4, 2024
China’s steel exports are expected to exceed 90 million tonnes in 2023, while steel imports may reach about 7.6 million tonnes
Chinese Steel Demand to Rise in 2024 while Output Dips
January 3, 2024
The Chinese steel industry is in the process of shifting from volumes play to quality with a focus on niche markets.
Reinstated Coal Import Tariffs Will Impact Coking Coal More Than Thermal Coal
January 3, 2024
China’s Customs Tariff Commission stated that starting from January 1, 2024, coal import tariffs are reinstated.
China Restores Coal Tariffs in Threat to Russian Exporters
January 3, 2024
China has restored import levies on coal from the beginning of the year, a move that could threaten Russian exporters
Fundamentals weigh on China steel prices in Jan
January 2, 2024
Chinese steel prices will likely face downward pressure this month as mismatch between domestic steel supply and demand is becoming evident
China’s 2024 ‘Blue Sky War’ to add uncertainty to iron and steel markets
January 2, 2024
China’s has set a two-year action plan for cleaner air, and a comprehensive strategy to improve air quality
China’s coal production capacity dynamics review and forecast
December 31, 2023
China’s coal industry has experienced significant fluctuations in recent years, not only in terms of prices but also in production capacity
China to reinstate coal import duties from Jan 2024
December 31, 2023
China will reinstate import tariffs on many types of coal from January 1 2024, bringing an end to the duty-free import of coal since May 2022
China coke makers eye cheap met coal for winter restocking
December 31, 2023
Chinese coke makers seeking chances to hoard cost-effective metallurgical coal cargoes ahead of the country’s Lunar New Year holiday