India has solidified its position as the world's second-largest seaborne importer of coal after China, accounting for 17.9% of the global market in 2023. According to shipbroker Banchero Costa, global coal trade has rebounded to pre-COVID levels, with seaborne coal loadings increasing by 5.8% year-on-year (YoY) to 1,224.5 million metric tons from January to November 2023. India's coal imports reached 219.2 million tons during this period, up 4.5% YoY. Indonesia remains the top exporter to India, followed by Australia, Russia, and South Africa. The majority of coal imports are delivered to the East coast, particularly the states of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat. The main coal import terminals in India include Mundra, Krishnapatnam, Paradip, and Dhamra, among others.

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