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China Considers Coal Import Controls Amid Surplus

3/4/2025

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China, the globe's top coal importer, is considering reintroducing import controls amid a surplus, as reported by Morgan Stanley. Though outright bans seem improbable, increased delays and inspections could deter imports. Following a record 543 million tons imported last year, dwindling demand is pushing prices down, squeezing profits for local miners.

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China, the globe's top coal importer, is considering reintroducing import controls amid a surplus, as reported by Morgan Stanley. Though outright bans seem improbable, increased delays and inspections could deter imports. Following a record 543 million tons imported last year, dwindling demand is pushing prices down, squeezing profits for local miners.