China overtakes Japan in April as Australia’s top coal market

Australia’s exports of all grades of coal to China were 6.87 million tonnes in April, up from 6.83 million in March. — Reuters

AUSTRALIA shipped more coal to China than Japan in April, the first time this has happened in any month in more than four years, underscoring shifting market dynamics and an improved political relationship with Beijing.

Australia’s exports of all grades of coal to China were 6.87 million tonnes in April, up from 6.83 million in March and the highest since November, according to data compiled by commodity analysts Kpler.