GENERAL28 Sept 2026
A Tropical Island Drought May Make Your Sneakers Pricier | Stock Market News
Dry weather from a super-El Nino is shrinking rivers on Indonesia's Borneo island, slowing coal shipments. Indonesia supplies about two-thirds of the thermal coal traded worldwide, so barge cargoes are being cut and some miners have declared force majeure. Asian factories that rely on coal power may face costlier electricity, which can push up prices of exported goods like sneakers.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Indonesia accounts for roughly two-thirds of all thermal coal shipped internationally for electricity generation, and about 80% of that is mined in just two provinces on the island of Borneo.
- August coal export volumes were already the lowest in five years, and a local employers' group estimated the disruption may affect about 3.9 million metric tons of production per month.
- Forecasts suggest rainfall through November could be as much as 80% below normal, and the wet season will start in November and be shorter than usual.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business depends on coal-based electricity or on imported goods from Asia, review your input and power cost assumptions and keep a buffer for price swings. This is a developing situation, so check with your own adviser before locking in long-term contracts.
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