In December, China's import of thermal coal increased by 34.53% compared to the previous month, while the export of coal decreased by 31.8% year-on-year.

The latest data from the General Administration of Customs shows that in December 2025, China imported 44.8273 million tons of thermal coal, an increase of 7.66% year-on-year and an increase of 34.53% month-on-month. In December 2025, the country exported 420,000 tons of coal, a decrease of 31.8% year-on-year and a decrease of 4.55% month-on-month.