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API2 CIF ARA (Rotterdam) thermal coal prices updated every ~60 seconds
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API2 Rotterdam, Newcastle 6000, Richards Bay, Australian HCC metallurgical coal
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Our API provides the most comprehensive coal price data available: US spot markets updated weekly, international futures updated every 12 minutes, and NYMEX historical archives dating back to 2004.
US Spot Prices (Weekly Updates from EIA)
International Futures (Real-Time - Every 12 Minutes)
NYMEX Historical Archives (2004-2017)
About Coal Markets
Thermal Coal
Thermal coal (steam coal) is used primarily for electricity generation in power plants. API2 CIF ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) is the primary benchmark for European thermal coal imports.
- Energy content typically 5,500-6,500 kcal/kg
- Major exporters: Australia, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa
Metallurgical Coal
Metallurgical coal (coking coal) is used in steel production. Australian HCC (Hard Coking Coal) is the premium benchmark for the global steel industry.
- Premium grade with low sulfur and ash content
- Critical for blast furnace steel production
Coal Price Drivers
Bullish Factors
- Cold winter weather increasing heating demand
- High natural gas prices (coal substitution)
- Chinese economic stimulus and steel production
- Supply disruptions (weather, labor, logistics)
Bearish Factors
- Renewable energy expansion reducing coal demand
- Carbon pricing and environmental regulations
- Global economic slowdown affecting steel demand
- Increased domestic production in China
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# Get your API key instantly after signup # US Spot Coal (Weekly updates) curl https://api.oilpriceapi.com/v1/prices/latest?by_code=CAPP_COAL_USD \ -H 'Authorization: Token YOUR_API_KEY' # International Futures (Every 12 minutes) curl https://api.oilpriceapi.com/v1/prices/latest?by_code=NEWCASTLE_COAL_USD \ -H 'Authorization: Token YOUR_API_KEY' # Get multiple coal types at once curl https://api.oilpriceapi.com/v1/prices/latest?by_code=CAPP_COAL_USD,NEWCASTLE_COAL_USD,COKING_COAL_USD \ -H 'Authorization: Token YOUR_API_KEY' # Historical NYMEX data curl https://api.oilpriceapi.com/v1/prices/past_year?by_code=NYMEX_APPALACHIAN_USD \ -H 'Authorization: Token YOUR_API_KEY'