China, India Cut Indonesian Coal Imports for Better Grades

China and India are buying less coal from Indonesia because they are choosing higher-quality coal that gives them more energy for the same price.

This is also due to lower prices of higher-grade coal from countries like Russia, Mongolia, and Australia.

Indonesian coal exports have decreased, with domestic demand, especially from nickel smelters, becoming more important.

Indonesian miners are also turning to domestic demand to offset the decline in exports.

While this shift has decreased Indonesian coal exports, it has provided opportunities to other countries that produce higher grade coal.