Coking Coal - Price - Chart - Historical Data - News - Trading Economics
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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
Source: Trading Economics
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