Brazil increased its imports of coal

In the first quarter of 2011, Brazil imported about 4,907,000 tons of coal, which is 24,8% more compared to last year. It is reported Yieh Corp. In particular, the volume of imports from the U.S. totaled 2.29 million tons, up 64.2% year on year, and 1.048 million tons from Australia, a decrease of 12.9% compared to last year. In addition, Brazil imported 695 thousand tonnes of coking coal in a quarter, showcased the sharp rise in imports to 100.5%. Among them, 240 thousand tons were imported from Colombia, which is 44,5% more compared to 2010, 200 tons - from China and 99 tonnes - from Indonesia. Previously reported that imports of metallurgical coal to Brazil in 2020 will increase from 12-13 million tonnes to 21 million tons. According to experts, the supply will grow against the backdrop of increasing the volume of steel production in the country. As is known, the main suppliers of this ore are Australia, USA and Colombia. Ministry of Industry