Russian coal exports are facing uncertainty as suppliers adopt a wait-and-see approach amid Middle East tensions and mounting logistics issues. Some Russian coal suppliers have adopted a wait-and-see stance regarding export shipments from Far Eastern ports. The tactical pause stems from logistical constraints on key export routes and expectations of further price dynamics amid the […]
Global coal prices surged over the past week as geopolitical tensions and rising gas prices pushed energy markets sharply higher. Coal prices showed divergent movements: indices in Europe surged; in China, coal became more expensive; in Australia, thermal material quotations increased, while metallurgical prices fell notably. Over the past week, European thermal coal indices soared […]
Kuzbass coal production fell 7.0% year-on-year in January 2026 amid weaker exports and mounting cost pressures. Under the Ministry of Coal Industry of Kuzbass, in January 2026, coal mining enterprises in Kuzbass produced 15.8 mio t (-1.2 mio t or -7.0% vs. Jan 2025). The total shipment of coal in Kuzbass by rail in January […]
Global coal market showed mixed dynamics: indices in Europe corrected downwards; in China, coal became more expensive; in Australia, thermal material quotations moved in different directions, while metallurgical prices declined again. Over the past week, European thermal coal indices corrected downwards to 105 USD/t, having briefly held at the one-year high level. CO2 emission allowances […]
Data on coal handling in Russian Far Eastern ports and operational reports from Russian Railways (RZD) for January-February indicate shortage of Russian coal on the Asia-Pacific market. Total coal transshipment at Far Eastern ports in January showed a slight increase (+0.19 mio t, or +2.4% y-o-y), driven primarily by the launch of new port facilities, […]
Global coal prices continued to increase over the past week: indices in Europe rose; in China, coal became more expensive; in Australia, thermal material advanced, while metallurgical quotations declined. Over the past week, European thermal coal indices continued their upward move above 114.5 USD/t, reaching the highest level since January 2025. Quotations found support from […]
Russian coal exports are under pressure as heavy ice conditions in the Gulf of Finland disrupt shipments from key Baltic terminals, writes CCA Analysis. Heavy ice conditions in the Gulf of Finland, combined with regulatory restrictions and a shortage of icebreakers, threaten to potentially halt coal exports via Russia’s largest terminals in the Baltic. The […]
Global coal prices strengthened across key regions, supported by falling stockpiles, supply disruptions and resilient demand in Europe, China and India. Price gains continued in the coal market: indices in Europe rose; in China, coal became more expensive; in Australia, thermal material prices advanced, while metallurgical quotations corrected downwards. Over the past week, European thermal coal […]
Russian coal exports to China via rail border crossings fell sharply in December 2025, declining 27% year-on-year amid weaker demand and mounting logistical constraints. In January-December 2025, Russian railway coal exports to China via border crossings fell to 15.6 mio t (-2.9 mio t or -15.7% vs. Jan-Dec 2024). Shipments in December dropped to 1.05 […]