Measures including fast-tracking of coal deliveries and extended business hours for Mongolian Customs offices at the Mongolian-Chinese border checkpoints has succeeded in helping to boost Mongolian coal exports in September. Last month, Mongolia exported 4.6 million tonnes of coal in total, up by a notable 17.2% on month or 25.4% on year, according to data from the country’s customs authority.

Still, the country’s total exports during January-September were 30.8% lower on year at 19.8 million tonnes. China, Mongolia’s southern neighbour, remained the destination of most Mongolian coal for export, as 96% of the volume was delivered to China over the past nine months, according to the customs data.