China ’s coal imports rose 20.9 % in March as its power stations struggled to cope with abnormally cold winter weather and to maintain stocks at power plants and steel mills . However , imports will continue to fall as the country imposes restrictions to manage its domestic supply . While Beijing had a hand in the growth by curtailing output with environmental protection and efforts to eliminate inefficient mines , now that the drive is over , the country plans on boosting domestic production by reducing imports by 8 % and domestic output by 3 % , according to Zhao Jianguo of China Coal Transport and Distribution Association .
China’s coal imports rose 20.9% in March as its power stations struggled to cope with abnormally cold winter weather and to replenish stocks at power plants and steel mills. However, imports will start to fall as the country imposes restrictions to manage its domestic supply. While Beijing had a hand in the growth by curtailing output with environmental regulations and efforts to eliminate inefficient mines, now that the drive is over, the country plans on boosting domestic production by decreasing imports by 8% and rising output by 3%, according to Zhao Jianguo of China Coal Transport and Distribution Association.