China thermal coal imports outlook hinges on domestic recovery and Indonesian supply

China thermal coal imports are projected at 270-290 million tonnes for 2026 in this report examining seaborne buying prospects and Indonesian supply availability. With 187.2 million tonnes recorded in January-August, the central range implies arrivals averaging around 21-26 million tonnes monthly over the remainder of the year. Weaker thermal power generation and recovering domestic mine output favour the lower end […]