Chinese imports of coal surged to a monthly high in September, driven by increased consumption and falling international coal prices. China imported last month a total of 47.59 million metric tons of coal, a 13% increase from September 2023, data from the country’s General Administration of Customs showed on Monday. Coal-fired power generation has returned to growth in China in recent weeks, while coal demand from the chemicals sector has also been boosting consumption, analysts have told Reuters. Amid increasing demand and a drop in international…
