Coal Market Outlook 2026 & Sxcoal Annual Conference

In 2025, amid profound transformations in China's energy landscape, coal remains a fundamental pillar. As the global market grapples with a complex interplay of supply and demand, which is significantly reshaping global trading and pricing patterns, the need for clear insight and collaborative strategy has never been greater.
It is within this critical context that we proudly launch the Coal Market Outlook 2026 & Sxcoal Annual Conference. Coinciding with the dawn of the 15th "Five-Year Plan" period, we cordially invite industry peers and partners to join us in Nanning, southwestern China's Guangxi over December 24-25.
Under the theme "Together We Rise, Further We Strive", this year's conference is dedicated to pooling our collective wisdom to not only navigate the present challenges but also to explore a sustainable development path for the coal sector.
This conference will deliver a comprehensive and forward-looking analysis of the 2026 coal market. We will delve into core issues shaping the macro-environment, policy direction, supply-demand dynamics, and price trends for coal and its related industries. With a focus on critical sectors like power, steel, and chemicals, we aim to empower your business to better interpret market signals, forecast industry trends, and strengthen your strategic planning and decision-making.
We look forward to welcoming you at this premier gathering of minds, ready to seize the future, together.
Time: December 24 (Wednesday) Registration, December 25 (Thursday) Conference
Venue: Nanning, Guangxi
1.China's Coal Industry Development Path during 15th "Five-Year Plan" Period
• From volume expansion to flexible regulation
• Optimized layout & enhanced high-quality capacity
• Strengthened safety & bottom-line supply assurance
• Integrated development of coal & new energy
• Improved market mechanism & policy support
• Rebalancing supply-demand structure
2.China's Steel Sector Challenges and Structural Opportunities during 15th "Five-Year Plan" Period
• Deepening supply-side reform & building a dynamic balance mechanism
• Strengthening innovation & driving high-end smart transformation
• Accelerating green transition amid cost & compliance pressures
• Optimizing global layout & enhancing international competitiveness
3.Macro Trends and Their Impact on the Coal Industry Chain
• Stable growth in macro economy as coal demand safeguard
• Economic restructuring & shifting coal demand patterns
4.Power Market Reform and Its Impact on Utility Coal Procurement
• Core policies of capacity pricing & market-based trading
• Cost control: cut unit coal consumption & hedge risk
• Strategic shift toward flexible generation
5.Challenges & Solutions for Steel Enterprises Facing Dual Decline in Demand and Profits
• Feedstock inventory & structural change
• Cost reduction & efficiency gains in a downturn
6.2026 Thermal Coal Market Supply-Demand Analysis and Outlook
• 2025 market review
• Supply-demand analysis & forecast
• Key price drivers
7.Import Coal Market Analysis and Outlook
• 2025 Import market review
• Analysis on major origin countries
• 2026 import volume & market prospects
8.2026 Coking Coal Supply-Demand Analysis and Outlook
• 2025 market transition key development points
• Pre-Spring Festival supply-demand outlook
• 2026 capacity & new supply-demand structure
9.Coking Industry Operations and Evolving Raw Material Procurement
• 2025 market characteristics
• 2026 changes & spot market response strategies
10.Chemical Industry Operation and Coal Procurement
• Industry fundamentals: capacity release & output
• Coal use differences in traditional vs. modern coal chemicals
• Cost pressure & supply chain optimization
*Agenda subject to change. Please refer to the final on-site version
| Member | Non-member |
| RMB 2,300/person |
RMB 2,300/person before Nov 30 RMB 2,800/person after Nov 30 |
Note: The charge covers the conference fee, documentation, and meals during the summit. Kindly note that accommodation and round-trip transportation costs are not included.
Payment Method: Bank transfer
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Bank: China Everbright Bank, Taiyuan Yingze Street Branch
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