China coal production growth slows to decade low as imports drop
China coal output will see its slowest growth this decade as imports from Indonesia fall. Rising renewable energy use is cutting power plant utilization rates.
The China 
CN Coal Transportation and Distribution Association (CCTD) announced on February 11, 2026, that coal production in the country is projected to rise by 35 million metric tons to reach 4.86 billion tons in 2026. This forecast represents the slowest annual growth in coal output for the nation this decade, signaling a significant shift in domestic supply dynamics.
CN Coal Transportation and Distribution Association (CCTD) announced on February 11, 2026, that coal production in the country is projected to rise by 35 million metric tons to reach 4.86 billion tons in 2026. This forecast represents the slowest annual growth in coal output for the nation this decade, signaling a significant shift in domestic supply dynamics.
