en.Wedoany.com Reported - In April 2026, Canada's coal exports achieved month-on-month growth driven by a rebound in coking coal shipments, but sluggish thermal coal demand continued to weigh on overall trade volumes.

During the statistical period, Canada's total coal exports reached 3.54 million tonnes, an 11% increase from 3.2 million tonnes in March. The growth was primarily driven by coking coal, with monthly exports rising 26% month-on-month, from 2.65 million tonnes to 3.33 million tonnes. However, compared to the same period last year, coking coal exports edged down 2%, indicating softer year-on-year demand for coal from the global steel industry. Non-coking coal exports narrowed sharply by 61% month-on-month, falling from 550,000 tonnes to 210,000 tonnes, and contracted 71% year-on-year, reflecting persistently weak purchasing interest for thermal coal in major consumer markets. Overall, although coal exports recovered month-on-month in April, they were still down 14% year-on-year, showing that Canada's seaborne coal trade has not yet shaken off pressure.

By destination country, Japan remained Canada's largest coal export market. Arrivals in April surged 78% month-on-month, increasing from 700,000 tonnes in the previous month to 1.25 million tonnes, related to accelerated purchasing pace by local steel mills and a low base in the previous month. However, exports to Japan still slightly decreased year-on-year. South Korea's imports over the same period fell 25% month-on-month to 870,000 tonnes, and decreased 17% year-on-year, indicating cautious procurement behavior by end-users and relatively ample inventory levels.

Shipments to China fell 44% month-on-month to 170,000 tonnes during the month, with a year-on-year decline of 70%, affected by a combination of weak steel production and competition from alternative resources. Exports to Hong Kong narrowed 9% month-on-month to 240,000 tonnes. Shipments to Indonesia totaled 160,000 tonnes, down 14% month-on-month, but still more than double the 80,000 tonnes level from the same period last year. Other smaller markets showed strong absorption capacity, with exports rising 71% month-on-month to 840,000 tonnes. Overall, Asian steel producers' purchasing demand for metallurgical coal recovered somewhat in April, providing support for coking coal exports, while sluggish thermal coal consumption continued to pressure non-coking coal trade. The overall recovery of Canada's coal exports remains uneven.

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