Pakistan coal imports have been blooming on Chinese investments as a part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). However, coal imports have recorded a decline of 35% M-o-M in Sep’17, as per the vessel line-up data compiled by CoalMint Research.
Pakistan received 0.70 MnT coal during the month against 1.08 MnT coal in Aug’17. Monthly imports in Sep’17 were still 60% higher on the year compared with 0.44 MnT coal imported in Sep’16. So far, the country has imported 7.96 MnT coal during CY17 (Jan’17-Sep’17).
Major Coal Exporters:
Pakistan mainly acquire coal from South Africa and Indonesia. During Sep’17, coal exports from both these countries have fallen on the monthly basis.
South African coal export decreased 34% M-o-M to 0.61 MnT, while Indonesian coal exports fell 42% M-o-M to 0.10 MnT in Sep’17.
| Country | Sep’17 | Aug’17 | M-o-M |
| South Africa | 0.61 | 0.92 | -34% |
| Indonesia | 0.10 | 0.16 | -42% |
| Total | 0.70 | 1.08 | -35% |
Source: CoalMint Research
Quantity in MnT
Major Coal Receivers in Sep’17:
Port Qasim Electric Power received major coal imports during the month followed by Huaneng Shandong Energy, Lucky cement and FEBL Power.
| Receiver | Quantity |
| Port Qasim Electric Power | 0.154 |
| Huaneng Shandong Ruyi Energy | 0.124 |
| Lucky Cement | 0.109 |
| FEBL Power | 0.056 |
| D G Khan Cement | 0.055 |
| Petrocoal Synergie | 0.036 |
Source: CoalMint Research
Quantity in MnT
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