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China coal market overview in July and forecast in August

In July, China coal market kept stable. Downstream steel industry and coke market both saw volatility; oversupply was eased in coking coal market with rising market prices; steam coal market kept rangebound in peak season.

08-10-2017 18:00:34

In July heavy-duty diesel vehicles to meet National V Emission Standard

Since July 1st, 2017, all the nationwide manufacturing, imported, selling and registered heavy-duty diesel vehicles (total quantity of 3.5 mt or more) should meet the requirements of National V Emission Standard.

06-15-2017 16:39:11

NBS: China's raw coal output reaches 270.01 mln mt in July

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), China’s raw coal output reached 270.01 million mt, down by 13.1% on the year. Raw coal output in the first seven months was 1.9 billion mt, down by 10.1% YoY.

08-23-2016 11:46:15

GAC: China's steam coal imports jump by 30.9% YoY in July

According to the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GAC), China’s imports of steam coal (including bituminous coal & sub-bituminous, excluding lignite) came to 9.32 million mt in July 2016, rising by 2.2 million mt or 30.9% YoY and by 1.77 million mt or 23.44% MoM.

08-23-2016 09:13:01

China consumer prices up 1.8% in July

China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, grew 1.8 percent year on year in July, down from June's 1.9 percent, the National Bureau of Statistics announced Tuesday.

08-09-2016 17:12:23

GAC: China's coal imports drop to 21.21 mln mt in July

According to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC, China imported 21.21 million mt of coal in July, down by 50,000 mt or 0.24% on the year and down by 540, 000 mt or 2.48% on the month.

08-09-2016 15:12:12

Indonesia sets July HBA thermal coal price 2% higher than June at $53/mt

Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources set its July thermal coal reference price, also known as Harga Batubara Acuan or HBA, at $53/mt FOB, up 2.3% from June. July’s HBA price is, however, 10.4% lower from a year earlier.

07-05-2016 17:54:14

Coal majors lift coal prices by CNY15/mt for July

Chinese coal majors led by Shenhua Group decided to raise waterborne 5,500 kcal/kg steam coal prices by CNY15/mt for July. It was rumored that Shenhua Group refused to receive new vessels for coal loading from June 24th, waiting to execute July prices.

07-05-2016 14:56:46

Steam coal spot prices to outshine coal majors' contract prices in July

Many industrial sources told the reporters on June 29th that waterborne steam coal prices would rise by CNY15/mt at the Chinese northern ports in July.

06-30-2016 14:33:35

Waterborne steam coal prices likely to rise by CNY10-15/mt in July

Overall, a bullish tinge dominates the steam coal market on the back of tight supply and a coming summer peak for electricity demand. Waterborne steam coal prices are likely to gain by CNY10-15/mt in July, and the uptrend might extend to the end of August.

06-23-2016 15:31:38

Steam coal prices look to rise in July with a summer peak pending

Price trends for different coal varieties are likely to divide in July.

06-20-2016 09:36:20

Shenhua Group to suspend sales in anticipation of a coal price gain in July

It is rumored that Shenhua Group will suspend receiving vessels for loading coal from June 24th, awaiting a waterborne coal price uptick in July. Though the news remains to be confirmed by the group, it reflects worries about coal support shortage at ports and expectations of a bullish market.

06-17-2016 15:58:11

China coking coal imports slump by 21.4% YoY in Jan-July

According to the General Administration of Customs of China, the countries imported 28.3 million mt of coking coal from January to July, 2015, tumbling by 21.4% YoY. Total value of the imports reached $2.4 billion, plunging by 40% YoY.

09-16-2015 11:36:38

China coal industry economic status in July

In July, China’s coal production and sales dropped further from a year ago, while its rail coal shipments saw a narrowed decline. Coal inventory at China’s major ports fell year-on-year. Its coal imports jumped from in June, and decrease in its export volume moderated.

08-19-2015 11:00:15

Shenhua Energy posts a 124% yearly jump in July coal sales

China Shenhua Energy produced 24.3 million mt of commercial coal in July, a yearly decline of 9.7% and a monthly growth of 6.1%. It was the 11th consecutive year-on-year decline. From January to July, the company’s commercial coal output reached 163.7 million mt, a yearly drop of 10%.

08-19-2015 09:17:49

China July export YoY slumped with CNY1.19 trillion yuan

China General Administration of Customs indicated that China export slumped due to high cardinal number and high exchange rate.

08-14-2015 15:27:57

China mainland July PPI YoY decreased by 5.4%

In July, 2015, China PPI MoM decreased by 0.7%, YoY cutting 5.4%. China IPI MoM decreased by 0.6%, YoY cutting 6.1%. Averaging from January to July, PPI YoY decreased by 4.7%, IPI YoY reduced 5.6%.

08-12-2015 17:41:08

China's raw coal output down by 3.1% YoY to 30.67 mln mt in July

According to the Bureau of Statistics, China’s raw coal output reached 306.66 million mt in July, a yearly decline of 3.1%. Its raw coal output in the first seven months came to 2.1 billion mt, a yearly slip of 5.3%.

08-12-2015 16:09:24

China's coal exports jump by 32% YoY in July

According to the customs, China’s coal exports stood at 410,000 mt in July, a yearly growth of 100,000 mt or 32.26% and a monthly decline of 60,000 mt or 12.77%.

08-12-2015 14:34:04

China's coal imports soar by 28% MoM in July

According to the General Administration of Customs of China, the country imported 21.26 million mt of coal in July, down by 2.04 million mt or 8.76% year-on-year and up by 4.66 million mt or 28.07% month-on-month.

08-12-2015 10:06:23

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