Australian coal exports to Germany and France moved down on the month in June to hit the lowest for any month so far this year, while a similar trend was seen on the quarter in Germany, data from Marcura show.

  • Germany imported 88,860t of Australian coal, down from 92,615t in May and 197,000t in January. The country imported no coal over February-April

  • In contrast, France imported 77,000t – dropping sharply from 162,000-241,560t in May and April, respectively.
  • On the quarter, Germany imported 181,475t in 2Q 2024 down from 197,000t in 1Q24.
  • But French Australian imports stood at 480,560t in 2Q compared to 161,000t in the previous.

POWER: German, French Australian Coal Imports Fall in June

Last updated at:Jul-03 09:37By: Makani Joinville

Australian coal exports to Germany and France moved down on the month in June to hit the lowest for any month so far this year, while a similar trend was seen on the quarter in Germany, data from Marcura show.

  • Germany imported 88,860t of Australian coal, down from 92,615t in May and 197,000t in January. The country imported no coal over February-April

  • In contrast, France imported 77,000t – dropping sharply from 162,000-241,560t in May and April, respectively.
  • On the quarter, Germany imported 181,475t in 2Q 2024 down from 197,000t in 1Q24.
  • But French Australian imports stood at 480,560t in 2Q compared to 161,000t in the previous.