The latest data from the Philippines Customs shows a significant decline in the country's coal imports for May 2026.

Preliminary figures indicate that Philippines coal imports for the month reached 2.9674 million tonnes. This represents a year-on-year decrease of 17.09% and a month-on-month drop of 15.15%. For the cumulative period from January to May 2026, total coal imports into the Philippines stood at 15.5035 million tonnes, marking a slight decline of 1.2% compared to 15.6916 million tonnes in the same period last year.

In related international coal market news, data from India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry reveals that India's coal imports for May 2026 were 21.5658 million tonnes. This is a decrease of 13.91% year-on-year but an increase of 2.08% compared to the previous month. The import value for the month was $2.819 billion, up 10.83% year-on-year and 7.69% month-on-month.

Meanwhile, data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) for the week ending July 11, 2026 (Week 28), shows that estimated U.S. coal production recovered slightly. Production for that week was 9.1468 million short tons (approximately 8.2979 million tonnes), an increase of 10.05% from the previous week, though it remains 11.8% lower than the same week a year ago.

Additionally, preliminary data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) indicates that Turkey's coking coal imports in May 2026 were 480,400 tonnes. This reflects a significant month-on-month increase of 31.7% and a year-on-year rise of 9.1%.

Company Updates

In company-specific news, Henan Dayou Energy Co., Ltd. has released a response announcement to the 2025 annual report inquiry letter from the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The announcement addressed several key points: (1) The company acknowledged a high risk associated with large related-party receivables but stated it has made full provision for bad debts. It also affirmed that related-party procurement and a 1% annualized guarantee fee are priced fairly, with no improper transfer of benefits. (2) The company is facing challenges including continuous losses and a rising asset-liability ratio, leading to prominent short-term debt repayment and liquidity pressures. It plans to mitigate these risks through structural adjustments, recovering overdue payments, and improving quality and efficiency. (3) Recent capital expenditures were deemed essential for core operations. Fluctuations in projects under construction were attributed to planning and accounting adjustments. A significant increase in other receivables from trade activities was due to customer defaults, and the company has implemented new control regulations to prevent future risks.

Market Performance and Risk Notice

The performance of specific coal-related stocks in the market was noted, with Dayou Energy down 8.57%, Jiangxi Tungsten Heavy Equipment Co., Ltd. down 5.66%, and Beijing Haohua Energy Resource Co., Ltd. down 5.16%.

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