Seaborne coal trade rebounds as Asian energy crisis reshapes global flows

Global seaborne coal trade rebounded in 2026, with exports up 3% year-on-year in January-September, driven by Asian energy crisis and shifting demand patterns, according to IFCHOR GALBRAITHS.

Seaborne coal exports increased by 3% year-on-year in January–September 2026, following a 4% contraction in 2025.