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Pakistan’s coal imports via RBCT nil in January

February 11: Pakistan’s coal imports from Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) of South Africa stood at nil during January 2015 whereas during the previous month, the imports through the port stood at 223,320 tons according to data available with ICMW.

However, during January 2014, total coal imports by Pakistan via RBCT stood at 55,306 tons.

Pakistan’s coal imports from RBCT of South Africa during 2014 (January-December) stood at 3,184,690 tons, up 55.53% from 2,047,627 tons imported in 2013, according to data available with ICMW.

In 2012, however, total imports of coal by Pakistan from South Africa stood at 791,131 tons whereas in 2011, these were at 493,255 tons which shows that Pakistan’s coal imports from South Africa have taken a significant jump since 2011. 

Following table provides monthly details of coal imports by Pakistan from RBCT in 2015, 2014 and 2013 (in tons):