U.S. - Lignite - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Lignite Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
- Lignite Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Lignite Imports in the United States
- Lignite Exports in the United States
Lignite Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
The average lignite import price stood at $134 per ton in September 2023, declining by -14.7% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 9.9% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $160 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Canada ($136 per ton), while the price for Mexico amounted to $104 per ton.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-0.7%).
Lignite Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
In September 2023, the average lignite export price amounted to $403 per ton, reducing by -6.1% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 79% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $597 per ton. From January 2023 to September 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In September 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to Mexico ($506 per ton) and Peru ($379 per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($348 per ton) and Spain ($349 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Lignite Imports in the United States
After three years of growth, purchases abroad of lignites decreased by -43.8% to 59K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year.
In value terms, lignite imports dropped notably to $8.1M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 26%.
| Import of Lignite in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 8.4 | 10.9 | 12.1 | 8.1 | -1.2% |
| Others | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | N/A | -55.3% |
| Total | 8.9 | 11.2 | 12.2 | 8.1 | -3.1% |
Top Suppliers of Lignite to the United States in 2022:
- Canada (59.1K tons)
Lignite Exports in the United States
In 2022, shipments abroad of lignites was finally on the rise to reach 26K tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, lignite exports rose slightly to $11M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Lignite in the United States (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Spain | 1,847 | 1,747 | 1,300 | 1,996 | 2.6% |
| Canada | 1,081 | 1,079 | 2,249 | 1,882 | 20.3% |
| Brazil | 912 | 1,039 | 1,302 | 1,751 | 24.3% |
| Mexico | 1,497 | 1,279 | 1,390 | 1,474 | -0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | 677 | 742 | 214 | 658 | -0.9% |
| Colombia | 556 | 32.4 | 103 | 514 | -2.6% |
| United Kingdom | 211 | 161 | 175 | 366 | 20.2% |
| Netherlands | 107 | 16.2 | 263 | 185 | 20.0% |
| South Africa | 70.3 | 193 | 151 | 178 | 36.3% |
| Australia | 106 | 235 | 233 | 166 | 16.1% |
| Germany | 516 | 300 | 312 | 112 | -39.9% |
| China | 822 | 243 | 500 | 91.4 | -51.9% |
| Ecuador | 510 | 220 | 155 | 63.4 | -50.1% |
| Others | 1,533 | 2,902 | 1,812 | 1,090 | -10.7% |
| Total | 10,445 | 10,189 | 10,160 | 10,526 | 0.3% |
Top Export Markets for Lignite from the United States in 2022:
- Spain (5.5K tons)
- Brazil (4.4K tons)
- Saudi Arabia (3.9K tons)
- Mexico (3.5K tons)
- Canada (2.6K tons)
- Colombia (1.2K tons)
- United Kingdom (0.9K tons)
- Netherlands (0.5K tons)
- South Africa (0.5K tons)
- Australia (0.5K tons)
- Germany (0.3K tons)
- China (0.2K tons)
- Ecuador (0.1K tons)
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- MARKET SIZE
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8. IMPORTS
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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