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08 Apr 2016
Spot prices of South African (standard) coals slipped further on April 7 amidst low enquiry levels from European countries as consumers there appear to be favouring Russian and Columbian varieties because of their low prices, industry sources said.
Australian steam coal prices too softened on low offer prices in line with fall in South African prices, they added.
Following are indicative prices of coal in various markets and indicative freight rates (Panamax vessels) on April 7:
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Description of Coal |
Specification |
Price/ton (in $ and FOB) |
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As on, |
As on, |
Week ago, |
6-month ago, |
Year ago, |
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April 7, 2016 |
April 6, 2016 |
March 31, 2016 |
October 8, 2015 |
April 8, 2015 |
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South African Steam Coal |
6000 Kcal/kg NAR |
51.25 |
52.80 |
54.75 |
50.40 |
58.75 |
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South African Steam Coal |
5500 Kcal/kg NAR |
44.80 |
45.00 |
44.80 |
39.00 |
50.40 |
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Australian Steam Coal |
6300 Kcal/kg GAR |
51.00 |
51.30 |
54.50 |
53.00 |
56.70 |
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Indonesian Steam Coal |
5900 Kcal/kg GAR |
44.50 |
44.50 |
45.25 |
49.25 |
59.20 |
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Indonesian Steam Coal |
5000 Kcal/kg GAR |
37.50 |
37.50 |
37.50 |
37.80 |
46.50 |
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Indonesian Steam Coal |
4200 Kcal/kg GAR |
26.25 |
26.25 |
26.30 |
26.00 |
33.40 |
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Indonesian Steam Coal |
3800 Kcal/kg GAR |
20.50 |
20.50 |
20.50 |
20.90 |
26.75 |
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Hard Coking Coal (Australian) |
VM-20.7%, Ash-10.5% |
87.25 |
87.25 |
82.50 |
80.30 |
94.00 |
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Premium Low Vol |
VM-21.5%, Ash-9.3% |
86.25 |
86.25 |
81.50 |
79.30 |
93.00 |
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Semi Soft |
|
65.75 |
65.75 |
65.30 |
60.60 |
73.50 |
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Met Coke (CFR India) |
CSR 62 |
125.00 |
125.00 |
122.00 |
133.00 |
172.50 |
Freight rates:
|
Destination |
(in $/ton) |
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As on |
As on |
Week ago, |
6-month ago, |
Year ago, |
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April 7, 2016 |
April 6, 2016 |
March 31, 2016 |
October 8, 2015 |
April 8, 2015 |
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South Africa (RBCT) to India (West Coast) |
6.30 |
6.30 |
6.20 |
8.60 |
9.20 |
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South Africa (RBCT) to India (East Coast) |
6.60 |
6.60 |
6.50 |
8.75 |
9.20 |
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Indonesia (Kalimantan) to India (West Coast) |
4.75 |
4.75 |
4.70 |
6.60 |
6.00 |
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Indonesia (Kalimantan) to India (East Coast) |
4.10 |
4.10 |
4.00 |
5.40 |
5.00 |
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Australia to India |
6.90 |
6.90 |
6.55 |
9.70 |
9.60 |
Source: Traders and ICMW database