End-of-Day Market Summary on China– April 22, 2025
- Met Coal Junkie
- Apr 22
- 1 min read
Coking coal prices remain weak and narrowly adjusted; downstream buyers are cautious.
Shanxi low, mid, and high sulfur coal prices held steady; selective price dips of ¥10–20/ton seen elsewhere.
Some mines face production cuts due to shifting work areas; supply remains generally sufficient.
Spot auction failures and rising inventories reflect low buying enthusiasm.
Coke market tightened amid steel mill restocking; production stays full but profits are thin.
Northern steel mills show stronger coke demand; inventories falling slightly.
Coke supply-demand structure remains tight; overall sentiment leans stable to firm short-term.
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