Coke Hub

China's coke production reached 294.2 million tonnes in the first seven months of 2026, up 1.2% year on year, while crude steel output fell 3.1% to 577.04 million tonnes, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Aug 17. Steel output declined 1.2% to 836.16 million tonnes, and pig iron production dropped 3.0% to 495.77 million tonnes during January-July.

As of midday close on Aug 14, coke futures for September delivery (J2609) fell 0.29%, while coking coal futures (JM2609) rose 1.25% and iron ore futures (I2609) gained 0.42% on the Dalian Commodity Exchange.

As of midday close on Aug 13, coke futures for the main contract J2609 fell 0.73%, coking coal futures for the main contract JM2609 dropped 1.27%, and iron ore futures for the main contract I2609 declined 0.14%.

China's coking coal futures outperformed the ferrous complex on Aug 11, with the benchmark JM2609 contract rising 2.47% to lead gains, while coke J2609 added 0.45% and iron ore I2609 climbed 1.47% by midday close.

As of midday close on Aug 10, the main coke contract J2609 rose 0.43%, the primary coking coal contract JM2609 gained 1.75%, while the iron ore contract I2609 fell 0.7%.

As of midday close on Aug 5, coke futures for September delivery (J2609) rose 2.13%, coking coal futures (JM2609) gained 3.27%, and iron ore futures (I2609) edged up 0.93%.

Indonesia's coke exports totaled 963,800 tonnes in June 2026, up 46.11% year on year and 30.38% month on month, according to data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS). Export value reached $236 million, rising 77.67% YoY and 37.94% MoM.

Coking coal and primary coking coal futures posted gains at midday close on Aug 4, with the benchmark J2609 contract up 0.85% and JM2609 up 1.91%, while iron ore's I2609 contract held steady.