Anthracite Coal Imports Dip 37% in July’16 M-o-M

Anthracite coal imports into India have remained at lows due to the negligible import affinity prevailing among the buyers in the country.

In July’16, a meager quantity of 100,600 MT was imported into the country, according to data compiled by SteelMint Research. The quantity is lower by around 37% over that in the preceding month. In Jun’16, 160,400 MT was imported into the country, SteelMint Research data shows.

Source: SteelMint Research

Out of the total import during the month, imports from Russia formed the largest share, followed by that from South Africa.

Source: SteelMint Research

The imports have landed at the Paradip, Vizag and Haldia ports in the country during the month under review.