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On January 19, 2026, coking coal prices experienced a slight 0.61% decline, closing at $243.50 per metric ton. Despite the daily fluctuation, the commodity demonstrates remarkable long-term strength.

Price Performance

  • Daily Change: -0.61%
  • Monthly Growth: +12.73%
  • Year-on-Year Increase: +25.52%

Bench Energy Expert View

What this means: The coking coal market shows resilience, with strong underlying fundamentals driving sustained price appreciation.

Market Impact: Expect continued volatility with an upward bias, influenced by industrial demand and global metallurgical sector dynamics.

  • Price Implications: Potential quarter-end target of $248.22/T
  • Supply Chain Effects: Tightening global metallurgical coal supplies
  • Regional Dynamics: Strong demand from China and India

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