Author: Shivani Patil

South African coal exports inch up in May’26 despite lower shipments to India

Jun 9, 2026

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Shivani Patil

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Exports to India drop ~5% m-o-m Higher RBCT stocks support export flows South Africa’s non-coking coal exports rebounded in May’26, increasing by 19% m-o-m to 5.97 mnt from 5.02 mnt in April. However, exports remained 2.9% lower y-o-y compared with 6.15 mnt in May’25. The recovery was supported by improved export availability, stronger RBCT stock…