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

Contents:

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

Coal Price in Saudi Arabia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average coal import price amounted to $331 per ton, picking up by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 40%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $418 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Indonesia ($1,157 per ton), while the price for Russia ($224 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+91.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Coal Price in Saudi Arabia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average coal export price amounted to $105 per ton, falling by -85.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 274%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $1,527 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Korea.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to +30.7% per year.

Coal Imports in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of coal imported into Saudi Arabia dropped to 77K tons, reducing by -6.9% against the year before. In general, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 5.1%.

In value terms, coal imports reduced modestly to $25M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt decline.

Import of Coal in Saudi Arabia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Egypt9.06.96.77.1-7.6%
Russia10.55.14.46.3-15.7%
Indonesia4.65.44.44.5-0.7%
China7.84.81.44.4-17.4%
Lebanon0.70.40.60.6-5.0%
United StatesN/A1.0N/AN/A0%
Others5.85.88.52.6-23.5%
Total38.429.426.125.4-12.9%

Top Suppliers of Coal to Saudi Arabia in 2022:

  1. Egypt (30.8K tons)
  2. Russia (27.9K tons)
  3. China (7.4K tons)
  4. Indonesia (3.9K tons)
  5. Lebanon (1.5K tons)

Coal Exports in Saudi Arabia

For the third consecutive year, Saudi Arabia recorded growth in shipments abroad of coal, which increased by 1,925% to 12K tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal exports skyrocketed to $1.2M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Coal in Saudi Arabia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY202020212022CAGR,
2020-2022
South KoreaN/AN/A1,2260%
United Arab Emirates159332N/A108.8%
Others71.274.60.5-91.6%
Total2304061,226130.9%

Top Export Markets for Coal from Saudi Arabia in 2022:

  1. South Korea (11.6K tons)

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    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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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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      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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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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