I know, I know - some will say china is proposing to cap their coal consumption at 4.1bt(I personally can't see it happening) anyhow keep in mind china is suffering a rapid depletion rate in domestic production and reserves.
China, India 2030 coal imports may hit 1.4 bn tonnes
NEW DELHI: China's thermal coal imports could soar to one billion tonnes in 2030 from just 175 million in 2011 , while India's imports will be at least 400 million tonnes in that same year, five times last year's levels, research consultants Wood Mackenzie said.