Coal Price in China
The chart above illustrates Coal prices in China, in CNY/mt, from January 2025 to January 2026, as follows:
- Coal (bituminous), imp, CN: Coal (bituminous), import transaction, cif, China
- Coal (Anthracite), imp, CN: Coal (anthracite), import transaction, cif, China
- Coal (sub-bituminous), imp, CN: Coal (sub-bituminous), import transaction, cif, China
- Coal (Thermal), dom, CN: Coal (thermal), domestic spot, exw, China
Further information about price assessments covered can be found in the assessments guide.
In January 2026, the Coal (bituminous), imp, CN price was approximately 678 CNY per mt. This marked a 6.6% fall compared to the previous month's value, and a 17.9% decrease on a year-over-year basis.
The Coal (Anthracite), imp, CN price in January 2026 stood at around 818 CNY per mt. This represented a 6.7% decline from the prior month's value, and an 11.4% decrease year-over-year.
Approximately 493 CNY per mt was the price for Coal (sub-bituminous), imp, CN in January 2026. This reflected a 3.3% fall compared to the previous month and a 17.9% decrease on a year-over-year basis.
In January 2026, the Coal (Thermal), dom, CN price was around 703 CNY per mt. This indicated a 10.8% fall from the previous month's figure, and a 12.4% decrease when compared year-over-year.
Recent data, updated on September 3rd, 2026, can be found in the China Energy Prices & Markets Report. Updated monthly, the report provides price assessments and market analyses for Coal, encompassing production, demand and trade dynamics. It also covers other energy commodities in China, presenting price assessments and market analyses of production, demand, trade, and China's energy self-sufficiency.
Price Assessments Covered in the Report
Access timely and reliable Coal price assessments — updated every month and backed by consistent methodologies.
Current Prices
Access up-to-date Coal price assessments released at the beginning of each month, providing consolidated and relevant market data.
Price Forecasts
View short-term Coal price projections that help you anticipate market direction and make informed decisions.
Historical Prices
Explore historical Coal price series over multiple timeframes to identify short-, medium-, and long-term trends.
Beyond Prices: Market Analyses Covered
Understand the broader energy dynamics shaping China markets.
Production & Demand
Track energy production and consumption patterns to understand supply-demand dynamics across sectors.
Imports & Exports
Analyze energy trade flows and key trading partners to evaluate cross-border dependencies.
Energy Balance & Self-Sufficiency
Assess China's energy balance and self-reliance, identifying exposure to external supply sources.
Intratec Energy Prices & Markets
Access monthly country-level reports covering energy prices, forecasts, trade dynamics, and market fundamentals across 33 strategic countries.
33 Countries Covered
Country-specific reports for major energy markets, including the United States, China, Germany, Brazil, India, Japan, and more.
12 Energy Commodities
Each report covers key energy commodities such as crude oil, natural gas, coal, gasoline, diesel, electricity, and more.
Monthly PDF Reports
Receive updated country-level reports every month, with prices, forecasts, trade data, supply-demand trends, and generation mix.
Excel, Power BI & API
Access the underlying energy data directly in Excel, Power BI dashboards, or API integrations.
