Price for Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Romania - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Romania (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Romania (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Romania
  4. Exports of Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Romania

Price for Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Romania (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average lignite; agglomerated, excluding jet import price amounted to $204 per ton, reducing by -33.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $325 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($442 per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $179 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+40.8%).

Price for Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Romania (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average lignite; agglomerated, excluding jet export price amounted to $150 per ton, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 1,121%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $338 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Moldova amounted to +35.3% per year.

Imports of Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Romania

In 2022, lignite; agglomerated, excluding jet imports into Romania soared to 1.9K tons, rising by 146% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lignite; agglomerated, excluding jet imports soared to $392K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Romania (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany57.710214530774.6%
GreeceN/A7.578.679.0224.6%
Others4.90.214.95.85.8%
Total62.610923939284.3%

Top Suppliers of Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet to Romania in 2022:

  1. Germany (1714.6 tons)
  2. Greece (178.7 tons)

Exports of Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Romania

In 2022, the amount of lignite; agglomerated, excluding jets exported from Romania soared to 901 tons, growing by 14,254% on the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lignite; agglomerated, excluding jet exports soared to $135K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Romania (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Moldova2.75.01.0122256.2%
United Kingdom25.89.4N/AN/A-63.6%
Others0.60.3N/A13.0178.8%
Total29.114.71.013566.8%

Top Export Markets for Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet from Romania in 2022:

  1. Moldova (896.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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