Global thermal coal: 2018 in review
*Please note that this report only includes an Excel data file if this is indicated in "What's included" below
Report summary
Table of contents
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Pricing outperformed expectations in 2018 but not all coals fared equally
- January-April
- May-July
- August-October
- November-December
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Seaborne demand stronger than expected
- China failed to maintain 2018 imports at previous year's level
- India supply continues to disappoint amid strong economic performance
- Europe demand decline is building momentum
- Global supply response was patchy, but Indonesia and the US rise to the occasion
- Corporate activity changing the coal landscape
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
- 2018 average monthly thermal coal prices
- Seaborne demand to 2000-2018
- Change in demand 2017-2018
- Thermal coal M&A Activity and implied price
What's included
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