摩根士丹利：中国煤炭_煤炭周报更新_焦炭产量增加

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is cautious [6][9]. Core Insights - Spot thermal coal prices have slightly declined, with QHD 5500 remaining flat at Rmb678/t and CCI 5500 down 0.3% WoW to Rmb670/t [1][9]. - Coking coal prices have remained stable, with Liulin No. 4 mine-mouth price flat at Rmb615/t and FOR price unchanged at Rmb1,280/t [2][9]. - QHD inventory has increased by 11.2% WoW to 6.85 million tons, indicating a return to elevated levels [2][9]. - The average operating rate of independent coking plants in China has shown a decline from 81.3% in 2019 to 64.7% in 2024, but there are signs of a reversal in 2025 due to better steelmaking demand [3][4]. Summary by Sections Price Trends - Spot thermal coal prices have shown a slight decline, with NEWC price falling 2.1% WoW to US$94/t and QLD coking coal down 0.5% WoW to US$183/t [6]. - Mine-mouth prices for Shanxi Datong 5800 decreased by 2.3% WoW to Rmb548/t [1]. Inventory Levels - QHD port inventory increased by 11.2% WoW to 6.85 million tons, while inventory at Bohai Rim ports decreased by 0.9% WoW to 29.9 million tons [2][6]. Coking Coal Market - Coking coal prices have remained stable, with Liulin No. 4 mine-mouth price flat at Rmb615/t and FOR price unchanged at Rmb1,280/t [2][9]. - The average operating rate at independent coking plants has shown a decline over the past five years but is showing signs of recovery in 2025 [3][4].