Pakistan - Coal - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Coal Price in Pakistan - 2023

Contents:

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

Coal Price in Pakistan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average coal import price amounted to $143 per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($186 per ton), while the price for Afghanistan ($109 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Coal Price in Pakistan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average coal export price amounted to $91 per ton, with a decrease of -23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 70%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $157 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($230 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia amounted to $89 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+50.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Coal Imports in Pakistan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of coal decreased by -15.9% to 16M tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 20M tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, coal imports stood at $2.4B in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 90%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Coal in Pakistan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Africa1,0338661,6551,0821.6%
Indonesia22423433063641.6%
Afghanistan90.045.211540164.6%
Mozambique4.523.642.1153224.0%
Russia4.79.016.150.0119.9%
Australia14.247.513919.811.7%
Others10.67.841.222.829.1%
Total1,3811,2332,3382,36419.6%

Top Suppliers of Coal to Pakistan in 2022:

  1. South Africa (6.0M tons)
  2. Indonesia (5.4M tons)
  3. Afghanistan (3.7M tons)
  4. Mozambique (0.8M tons)
  5. Russia (0.3M tons)
  6. Australia (0.1M tons)

Coal Exports in Pakistan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of coal, when their volume decreased by -0.3% to 1.5K tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.5K tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, coal exports contracted markedly to $136K in 2022. Overall, exports showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $178K, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Export of Coal in Pakistan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malaysia36.211112613153.5%
Afghanistan35.924.444.95.8-45.5%
Kenya48.5N/AN/AN/A0%
Others37.95.07.2N/A-56.4%
Total159141178136-5.1%

Top Export Markets for Coal from Pakistan in 2022:

  1. Malaysia (1467.0 tons)
  2. Afghanistan (25.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Trade (exports and imports) in Pakistan
    • 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

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    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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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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