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US Weekly Coal Exports Exceed 2 Million MT Driven by Thermal Surge
Weekly seaborne coal exports from the United States rose 37% to reach 2.10 million metric tons, supported by a sharp increase in thermal volumes.
Seaborne coal shipments departing from the United States rose 37% week over week to reach 2.10 million metric tons in the week ended August 23. The figures were published in data released on August 25 by S&P Global Commodities at Sea.
A significant increase in thermal coal movements underpinned the total expansion. Outbound thermal coal shipments surged 104% from the prior week to reach 1.08 million metric tons, with India driving the surge in demand.
Shipments of metallurgical coal also experienced modest growth during the same seven-day period. Metallurgical coal exports gained 2% week over week, totaling 1.03 million metric tons.
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US coal exports top 2 million mt as India leads thermal surge: CASGlobal Freight Briefing
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