China's raw coal production hit a record high in the first five months of 2025, the highest level ever recorded for this period, according to the China National Coal Association.
From January to May, China's total raw coal production reached 1.99 billion tons, an increase of 110 million tons, up 6.0 percent year on year, data from the association showed.
As of mid-June, coal stockpiles at China's power plants reached around 210 million tons, a three million-ton increase from late May levels, providing a 35-day national supply ahead of peak summer demand.
China's raw coal output hits record high in first five months of 2025
