GOLDEN SUN SECURITIES·2026-01-20 08:24Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the coal mining sector, including China Shenhua, China Coal Energy, and Yanzhou Coal Mining [10]. Core Insights - The coal production in December 2025 saw a slight year-on-year decrease of 1%, with a total output of 440 million tons. The annual output for 2025 was 4.83 billion tons, reflecting a 1.2% increase compared to the previous year. For 2026, the domestic thermal coal production is expected to increase by only 20-30 million tons to 3.85 billion tons, representing a growth of approximately 0.6% [1][13]. - Coal imports in December 2025 increased by 11.94% year-on-year, totaling 58.597 million tons. However, the total imports for the year were 49.027 million tons, a decline of 9.6% compared to 2024. The report anticipates stable coal import levels in 2026, with significant attention on potential changes from the U.S. and Indonesia [2][17][18]. - The report highlights a 3.2% year-on-year decrease in thermal power generation in December 2025, with total industrial power generation for the year increasing by 2.2%. The decline in thermal power generation is contrasted with growth in renewable energy sources, although their growth rates have slowed [3][21]. Summary by Sections Production - December coal production decreased by 1% year-on-year, with a total of 440 million tons produced. The daily average production was 14.1 million tons, and the total for 2025 was 4.83 billion tons, up 1.2% from 2024. The report predicts strict policies will continue into 2026, limiting production increases primarily to new mines [1][13]. Imports - December coal imports rose by 11.94% year-on-year to 58.597 million tons, with a monthly increase of 33.01% from November. The total imports for 2025 were 49.027 million tons, down 9.6% from the previous year. The report expects stable import levels in 2026, with a focus on U.S. and Indonesian market dynamics [2][17][18]. Demand - December thermal power generation fell by 3.2% year-on-year, while total industrial power generation saw a slight increase of 0.1%. The report notes that while thermal power generation declined, renewable energy sources experienced growth, albeit at a slower pace [3][21].