# Stifel: U.S. dry bulk exports up as global demand for coal and grain rise - FreightWaves

> Stifel's maritime update says U.S. coal production and domestic consumption keep falling, while coal exports rose to 10.1 million metric tons in April, the highest monthly total since March 2013. First-half coal exports are up nearly 24% year over year, with about 80% of global coal exports bound for Asia.

- Date: 2018-06-11 · published 2018-06-11T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: trade · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/64690-stifel-u-s-dry-bulk-exports-up-as-global-demand-for-coal-and-grain-rise
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Stronger coal export flows lengthen ton-miles and absorb barge and vessel capacity, which can support freight rates for dry bulk, including grain movements. The effect on grain prices is indirect.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bullish ▲

## Sources

- freightwaves.com: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/economics-stifel-us-dry-bulk-exports-up-as-global-demand-for-coal-and-grain-rise

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