Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Austria - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Austria (CIF) - 2023
- Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Austria (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Austria
- Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Austria
Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Austria (CIF) - 2023
In July 2023, the average import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets amounted to $142 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous month. In general, import price indicated a temperate expansion from October 2022 to July 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.6% over the last nine months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets decreased by -6.7% against May 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2023 when the average import price increased by 50% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $152 per ton. From June 2023 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($142 per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic totaled $81.0 per ton.
From October 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.4%).
Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Austria (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $2,586 per ton in 2022, growing by 120% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 287% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($3,800 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($737 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+77.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Austria
In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets, when their volume increased by 18% to 68K tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline.
In value terms, imports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets dropped modestly to $6.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 3.6% against the previous year.
| Import of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Austria (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Germany | 7.7 | 5.6 | 6.1 | 5.7 | -9.5% |
| Czech Republic | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0% |
| Poland | N/A | 0.4 | 0.1 | N/A | -75.0% |
| Others | 0.1 | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | 0.0% |
| Total | 8.3 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.2 | -9.3% |
Top Suppliers of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet to Austria in 2022:
- Germany (61.2K tons)
- Czech Republic (7.1K tons)
- Poland (0.1K tons)
Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Austria
In 2022, approx. 9.9 tons of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets were exported from Austria; picking up by 166% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, exports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets skyrocketed to $25K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Austria (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 5.3 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 21.2 | 58.7% |
| Germany | 0.1 | N/A | 1.7 | 2.7 | 200.0% |
| New Zealand | N/A | N/A | 0.9 | 1.0 | 11.1% |
| Switzerland | N/A | N/A | 0.3 | 0.7 | 133.3% |
| United States | 0.6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Total | 6.0 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 25.5 | 62.0% |
Top Export Markets for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet from Austria in 2022:
- Canada (5.6 tons)
- Germany (3.7 tons)
- Switzerland (0.4 tons)
- New Zealand (0.3 tons)
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