Coal imports into China for the first two months of 2021 fell nearly 40 per cent compared to a year ago, according to China customs data. Photo: Xinhua Coal imports into China for the first two months of 2021 fell nearly 40 per cent compared to a year ago, according to China customs data. Photo: Xinhua
Coal imports into China for the first two months of 2021 fell nearly 40 per cent compared to a year ago, according to China customs data. Photo: Xinhua
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China coal: Australia ban continues to weigh on supply, imports down 40 per cent even as Russia moves to fill gap

  • Coal imports into China for the first two months of 2021 fell nearly 40 per cent compared to a year ago, with the ban on Australian imports now in its sixth month
  • New restrictions at Mongolian border have also slowed down coking coal deliveries, but Russia is looking to take advantage to ramp up exports of coal to China

Topic |   China economy
Su-Lin Tan
Su-Lin Tan

Updated: 5:40am, 24 Mar, 2021

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Coal imports into China for the first two months of 2021 fell nearly 40 per cent compared to a year ago, according to China customs data. Photo: Xinhua Coal imports into China for the first two months of 2021 fell nearly 40 per cent compared to a year ago, according to China customs data. Photo: Xinhua
Coal imports into China for the first two months of 2021 fell nearly 40 per cent compared to a year ago, according to China customs data. Photo: Xinhua
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