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Pakistan’s coal imports from SA up 33% in FY16

Pakistan’s imports of coal from the Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) in South Africa stood at 4,423,173 tons during fiscal 2015-16, up 32.72% compared to 3,332,652 tons during fiscal 2014-15, according to data available with ICMW.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s imports of coal from RBCT in South Africa stood 1,351,684 tons during Q4 (January-March) of fiscal 2015-16, up 125.83% as compared to 598,550 tons during Q4 of fiscal 2014-15.

On the other hand, imports in March 2016 stood at 437,635 tons, down 25.73% compared to 589,224 tons imported in February 2016, the data revealed.

Pakistan had been importing significant quantities of coal from South Africa to feed its power plants as the country embarks on producing higher electricity for its population.

Total coal imports by Pakistan from South Africa in calendar 2015 stood at 3,670,039 tons against 3,184,690 tons in 2014, up 15.24% year-on-year.

Following table provides monthly details of coal imports by Pakistan from RBCT in 2016, 2015 and 2014 (in tons):