THE BIG FIVE – DOMINANT EXPORTERS IN 2018-- FEATURE ARTICLE – OCTOBER 2018

摘要

Almost 25% of the thermal coal traded on the international market in 2018 will be sourced from the five largest-volume producers. These companies, led by Glencore, have operations in an array of supply regions, targeting a variety of products and demand markets. While Russian miner SUEK possesses a cost advantage over its competitors, it is the cornering of key demand markets based on product specifications and geographical advantages which has allowed these companies to flourish.