Category: Non Coking
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South African thermal coal trade pivots as Indian demand retreats; exporters shift focus to South Korea, Pakistan
Shipments to India decrease to 4 mnt in Jun-Aug’26 from 9 mnt in Mar-May South Korean imports surge on summer power demand, concerns over LNG supply South Africa’s thermal coal trade is undergoing a significant geographical shift, with weaker Indian buying forcing exporters to redirect tonnes towards Northeast Asia and Pakistan. The change is striking.…