Coal export to peak at 120 million st in 2018: analyst IMF revised forecasts point to slowdowns abroad New York — The recent strong seaborne market for US thermal and metallurgical coal could soon face pressure from slowing global economic growth and escalating trade tension, analysts at the American Coal Council’s 17th annual Coal Trading Conference cautioned. Charles Dayton, VP for market analytics for Doyle Trading Consultants, said he expects US coal exports to peak this year at about 120 million st. While US producers may face fewer regulatory and capacity challenges at home, Dayton said in his presentation December 4, revised economic forecasts from the International Monetary Fund point to slowdowns in vital thermal markets such as India and Turkey. He said he also sees “storm clouds” for U.S. producers in recent economic activity in […]