Chinese coal imports fell 12 percent in September to 12 million tons , the lowest level since 2003 this year , according to data from the General Administration of Customs . The arrival of early autumn weather was cited among the reasons for the drop in purchases , alongside Typhoon Mangkhut , which impacted coal unloading at the port . In addition , Qinhuangdao port , China 's biggest , temporarily restricted coal unloading to reduce pollution levels .
Chinese coal imports fell 12% in September to 25.14 million tonnes, the lowest level since May this year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. The arrival of early autumn weather was cited among the reasons for the drop in purchases, alongside Typhoon Mangkhut, which impacted coal unloading at Guangzhou port. In addition, Qinhuangdao port, China's biggest, temporarily restricted coal unloading to reduce pollution levels.