Global coal prices firm as Asian restocking and supply tightness support market

Chart of API2 Rotterdam Coal Futures over 1 year; last price 111.900, latest update May 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM GMT, shows price trend around 90–130 with a May spike.

Global coal prices remained broadly firm during the week as Asian restocking demand, tighter Indonesian supply and South African logistics constraints supported sentiment. API2 stayed largely stable, while API4 and most seaborne thermal coal grades moved higher. Global coal prices showed a firm undertone this week as stronger Asian summer restocking demand and supply-side constraints supported seaborne thermal coal markets. […]

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