Indonesia's coal sells well. Since the Russian-Ukrainian war took place, European countries have sought substitution for their coal imports to Indonesia. It is noted that until now, those who order coal from Indonesia continue to grow.
In September 2022, Indonesian coal orders came from several European countries such as Poland, the Netherlands, Greece, Spain and Germany. Most recently, the Indonesian Coal Mining Association (APBI) noted that Indonesia also exports coal to Slovenia.
"I don't know exactly about the additional exports because they are Bussines to Bussines (B to B). In fact, there are also shipments to countries such as Greece, Slovenia, although there are not many," said Hendra Sinadia, Executive Director of APBI to CNBC Indonesia, Monday (24/10/2022).
Previously, in September 2022, in the UNOFFICIAL APBI, the number of coal exports from Indonesia to European countries reached 3.5 million tons to 4 million tons. Exports to Europe with this amount, said Hendra became the first largest in history.
Hendra said, compared to previous years, the volume of Indonesian coal exports to Europe is usually less than 1 million tons per year. "Of course, there is a significant increase in the number. This is not an official figure yet, if indeed the amount (4 million tons) is the largest (in history)," explained Hendra to CNBC Indonesia, Tuesday (4/9/2022).
Hendra cannot say for sure which European countries order coal from Indonesia. What is clear is that the news obtained by Hendra, Indonesia's coal exports to European countries were sent to Poland, the Netherlands, Greece, Spain to Germany. "Exactly how much is reported to be 3.5 million tons - 4 million tons," said Hendra
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