The Indian sector 's attempts to reduce coal imports and their associated costs have been dealt a blow , after Q1 2018 data revealed an 8 % increase in thermal coal and a 13 % hike in imported coal imports . Canada and the US benefited most from the increased demand , with coal imports tripling , while Australia ’s market share slipped from 33 % to 76 % . India ’s trade report said coal import costs rose 38.2 % to INR1.4bn ( $ 20.17bn ) , while the increase in imports was due to logistical bottlenecks and train cuts , as well as pollution cuts .
The Indian government's attempts to reduce coal imports and their associated costs have been dealt a blow, after Q1 2018 figures revealed an 8% increase in thermal coal and a 13% hike in coking coal imports. Canada and the US benefited most from the increased demand, with US imports tripling, while Australia’s market share slipped from 87.7% to 76%. India’s trade ministry said coal import costs rose 38.2% to INR1.4bn ($20.17bn), while the increase in imports was due to logistical bottlenecks and train shortages, as well as pollution cuts.