China imported 12.65 million metric tons of coal in November, almost six times the imports in November last year, according to data issued Tuesday by the General Administration of Customs.

Net coal imports for November totaled more than 11 million tons, as the General Administration of Customs confirmed coal exports in November reached 1.43 million tons.

China's coke imports in November rose sharply on year to 10,623 tons, according to the data.