India was the single biggest buyer of South African coal in August, lifting 1.3 million tonnes from Richards Bay Coal Terminal, 22% of total August 5.5 million tonnes exports.

Industry sources said that throughout this year India has taken 22% to 34% of South Africa's monthly exports, so far around 11 million tonnes.

South Africa is expected to export 58 million tonnes this year down from 61.8 million tonnes last year.

(Sourced from Reuters)