In the January-June period this year, China’s metallurgical coke exports amounted to 4.86 million mt, increasing by 20.1 percent year on year, as announced by the Chinese customs authorities.
In June alone, China’s metallurgical coke exports totaled 870,000 mt, up 31.1 percent year on year, while increasing by 31.8 percent month on month.
In the first six months this year, China’s coal exports reached 2.75 million mt, up 32.9 percent year on year. In June alone, China’s coal exports amounted to 490,000 mt, up 7.1 percent year on year, while increasing by 58 percent month on month.