Global seaborne coal imports fall to five-year low as energy crisis fails to lift demand

Line chart showing global seaborne coal import volumes declining to a five-year low in March 2026

Global seaborne coal imports declined sharply in March 2026, reaching a five-year low despite a major energy shock. Structural shifts such as renewable expansion, weaker industrial activity, and higher domestic production are suppressing demand. Global seaborne coal imports fell to 102.8 Mt in March 2026, marking a 7.6% year-on-year decline and the lowest March level since 2021. Despite a significant […]

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