Coal Market News

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In China a record amount of coal was mined in 2024. Overall coal production last year rose to 4.758 billion tons—a 1.3% year-on-year increase. The country’s average daily coal output during this period reached 14.16 million tons. Additionally, China’s coal imports grew by 14.4% last year, reaching 542 million tons. Currently, China accounts for 41% of global solid fuel imports, significantly impacting global prices and trade dynamics.