On January 7, the price of coking coal in the Yaodu District market of Linfen increased. High-sulfur primary coking coal (A11, S3.7, G92) had a starting bid of 1,020 yuan/ton, with 55,000 tons listed, and an average transaction price of 1,072 yuan/ton, up 22 yuan/ton compared to the previous period on December 31. Low-sulfur lean coal (A10, S0.6, G50) had a starting bid of 1,100 yuan/ton, with 15,000 tons listed, and an average transaction price of 1,163 yuan/ton, up 63 yuan/ton compared to the previous period on December 31.

PriceSeek analysis of coking coal, with a long-short score of 1: The article indicates a significant increase in the spot price of coking coal in the Linfen region. The average transaction price for high-sulfur primary coking coal was 1,072 yuan/ton (up 22 yuan/ton compared to the previous period), while low-sulfur lean coal averaged 1,163 yuan/ton (up 63 yuan/ton compared to the previous period). This suggests strengthened market demand or tight supply, directly benefiting spot prices.

Combined with data from the Dalian Commodity Exchange coking coal futures (e.g., the January 6, 2026 contract 2609 closing price of 1,173 yuan/ton, with a change of -19), the rise in spot prices may drive a rebound in futures prices, as futures markets typically reflect spot trends, which is favorable for short-term futures performance.