Asia
In Asia, anthracite coal prices strengthened during Q3’26, led by China, where supply conditions tightened considerably. Permanently stricter safety supervision resulted in production halts and cuts, and a mining accident in Shanxi, a key anthracite-producing region, further reduced availability. Heavy rainfall also suspended open-pit operations in Shanxi, Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia, while restocking by downstream users added support. China’s coal imports rose from January to August, reflecting steady demand for supplementary supply. In India, monsoon disruptions reduced domestic coal output, which increased reliance on imported material, while Indonesian export measures constrained regional seaborne availability.
Europe
European anthracite coal markets remained supported by elevated energy costs, as high gas prices linked to the Hormuz conflict encouraged greater coal use across industrial and power sectors. Atlantic basin supply tightened following force majeure at Colombia’s Cerrejón mine, reducing alternative availability for European buyers. Restocking activity kept import values firm, although purchasing remained selective as prices eased from their earlier highs.
North America
In North America, anthracite coal market conditions were mixed. Export demand remained strong, as the US Energy Information Administration raised its 2026 coal export forecast to 102 million short tons, supported by fuel switching in Europe and Asia. Domestic consumption, however, continued to decline as cheaper natural gas reduced coal use in power generation, keeping domestic prices broadly stable.
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According to Procurement Resource, anthracite coal is set to stay well supported as Chinese safety controls restrict output and seasonal heating demand approaches, though moderating seaborne coal values may cap significant gains.
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Asia
Asian anthracite coal markets were subdued during early H1 2026 as adequate mine supply and cautious industrial procurement restricted buying. Conditions firmed during Q2 after a major mine accident in Shanxi triggered safety inspections and temporary closures, tightening domestic availability and encouraging buyers to secure material. Supply pressure eased toward June as mines restarted and imports strengthened. China’s coal imports rose sharply in May, while Mongolian shipments increased materially, improving regional availability. China received 26.42 million tonnes of Mongolian coal during January-April, up 68% year on year, helping prevent prolonged shortages. India remained comparatively firm as expanding steel production supported demand for high-carbon fuel and reductant applications. Indian crude steel output reached 14.21 million tonnes in May, keeping procurement from steel and ferroalloy producers active.
Europe
European anthracite coal markets remained under pressure during Q1 but strengthened later as imported supply became more expensive and logistics uncertainty increased. The region’s reliance on seaborne material exposed buyers to freight and energy-cost volatility, while geopolitical disruption raised replacement-cost concerns. Demand, however, remained restrained by weak steelmaking, automotive and construction activity. EU crude steel production declined 1.8% year on year in April, limiting consumption from blast furnaces and other metallurgical applications. Growing electric-arc furnace adoption also reduced structural demand for some carbon-intensive raw materials, preventing supply concerns from translating into a stronger sustained rally.
North America
North American anthracite coal markets remained relatively stable during early H1 2026 before strengthening as domestic steel activity and export demand improved. Export-oriented suppliers benefited from continued overseas buying, particularly from India, while higher freight and fuel expenses added cost support. North American crude steel production increased 6.9% year on year in April, improving demand from metallurgical and industrial users. New mining capacity and improved domestic availability limited prolonged tightness, keeping buyers from aggressively building inventories.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, anthracite coal prices are expected to remain firm but volatile, with mine operating rates, steel production and seaborne trade flows determining the direction of regional markets.
Anthracite coal is a high rank, hard coal that has high carbon content and low volatility with a glossy appearance. It has high energy content that makes it an efficient and clean fuel. Because of its durability and hardness, it is used in many industrial processes, including the manufacturing of steel, electricity, water filtration, and heat for domestic heating.
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