By Kelly Su 20 June 2025
Updated by Ethan Ma 20 June 2025
Buyers Show Greater Interest in Inquiries; Sellers Hold Firm on Prices
At the production areas:
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In Yulin, expectations of supply contraction remain evident while demand is gradually increasing. Notably, sustained improvements in pithead auctions have positively impacted miners’ pricing confidence. Today, more coal mines raised their prices, with increases mainly ranging from 5 to 10 yuan/ton.
In Ordos, the market remains generally stable with a slight upward trend. Terminal and railway station demand in surrounding areas has increased, but coal mines remain cautious about price hikes to ensure smooth sales. Only a few mines with cost-performance advantages have slightly raised prices.
In northern Shanxi, trading activity continues to rise. However, environmental inspections still affect some coal mines’ production and sales, leading to limited price adjustments. Most mines are maintaining stable prices.
At the ports:
Market sentiment continues to improve, coupled with persistently high transportation costs. This has strengthened sellers’ resolve to hold firm on prices, with offers continuing to increase. As coastal regions experience higher temperatures, buyers’ inquiry enthusiasm has also risen. Due to the scarcity of low-priced cargoes, price acceptance among buyers is gradually improving.
In terms of imported coal:
This week, imported low-calorific value coal has become more competitive compared to domestic coal, leading to an increase in buyer inquiries. However, buyers remain cautious, showing low price acceptance, resulting in limited actual transactions. Recently, Indonesia’s supply fundamentals have remained stable, and the market still shows a supply surplus.
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