Global coal prices firm as Asian demand strengthens and supply tightens

Line chart of API2 Rotterdam Coal Futures showing price trend from July 2025 to May 2026; last price 111.750 as of May 1, 2026.

Global coal prices showed a firm upward trend this week, supported by improving demand in China and tightening supply conditions across key exporting regions. While India remained subdued, stronger Asian sentiment and logistics constraints helped sustain price gains across major coal benchmarks. Global coal prices strengthened this week as improving Chinese restocking demand and declining port inventories supported market sentiment. […]

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