Iran - Coal - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Coal Price in Iran - 2021

Contents:

  1. Coal Price in Iran (CIF) - 2022
  2. Coal Price in Iran (FOB) - 2022
  3. Coal Imports in Iran
  4. Coal Exports in Iran

Coal Price in Iran (CIF) - 2022

The average coal import price stood at $139 per ton in 2022, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $393 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($2,250 per ton), while the price for South Africa ($138 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+38.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Coal Price in Iran (FOB) - 2022

The average coal export price stood at $95 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -2.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $126 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($122 per ton) and Turkey ($114 per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($86 per ton) and China ($94 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Coal Imports in Iran

In 2022, coal imports into Iran declined sharply to 1.3M tons, which is down by -32% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 316% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2M tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, coal imports declined significantly to $187M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 85%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $242M, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Import of Coal in Iran (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South AfricaN/AN/AN/A1850%
GermanyN/A65.4N/A0.1-96.1%
Kazakhstan2.6N/A2420.1-66.2%
Qatar108N/AN/AN/A0%
Others29.965.3N/A1.0-67.8%
Total14013124218710.1%

Top Suppliers of Coal to Iran in 2022:

  1. South Africa (1339.9K tons)
  2. Kazakhstan (0.5K tons)
  3. Germany (0.1K tons)

Coal Exports in Iran

Coal exports from Iran fell notably to 101K tons in 2022, with a decrease of -30.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 161% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 146K tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, coal exports declined dramatically to $9.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 190% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $14M, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Export of Coal in Iran (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China2.93.73.07.939.7%
Pakistan0.90.70.90.8-3.9%
Turkey2.30.510.40.7-32.7%
United Arab EmiratesN/AN/AN/A0.20%
India1.1N/AN/AN/A0%
Others0.1N/AN/AN/A0%
Total7.44.914.49.79.4%

Top Export Markets for Coal from Iran in 2022:

  1. China (83.5K tons)
  2. Pakistan (9.7K tons)
  3. Turkey (6.1K tons)
  4. United Arab Emirates (1.8K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the coal market in Iran. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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    • Per Capita consumption
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    • Trade (exports and imports) in Iran
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
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    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE
      3. TRADE BALANCE
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
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      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2023
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      3. Market Value, 2012–2023
      4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      2. Market Value, 2012–2023
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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