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Asia's thermal coal imports moderated from record highs in January due to easing winter demand, with China and India witnessing a decline in arrivals. Japan and South Korea, however, experienced strength in imports. The drop in arrivals was still the fourth-highest ever month for Asia, indicating ongoing demand for thermal coal.
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