Price for Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Saudi Arabia - 2021

Contents:

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

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

In 2021, the average lignite; agglomerated, excluding jet export price amounted to $837 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 146% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,899 per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -7.9% per year.

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

The average lignite; agglomerated, excluding jet import price stood at $611 per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price decreased by -4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,277 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($1,295 per ton), while the price for the United States ($250 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Saudi Arabia

In 2021, lignite; agglomerated, excluding jet exports from Saudi Arabia stood at 529 tons, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lignite; agglomerated, excluding jet exports stood at $443K in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Saudi Arabia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
OmanN/AN/A4430%
Austria307N/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/A0%
Total307N/A44320.1%

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

  1. Oman (528.8 tons)

Imports of Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of lignite; agglomerated, excluding jets imported into Saudi Arabia stood at 3.7K tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a deep downturn. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021.

In value terms, lignite; agglomerated, excluding jet imports amounted to $2.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021.

Import of Lignite; Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Saudi Arabia (Million USD)
COUNTRY202020212022CAGR,
2020-2022
India3.6N/A1.6-33.3%
United States1.0N/A0.6-22.5%
EgyptN/AN/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/A0%
Total4.6N/A2.3-29.3%

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

  1. United States (2.3K tons)
  2. India (1.3K tons)
  3. Egypt (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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