Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Egypt - 2023

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  1. Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Egypt (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Egypt (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Egypt
  4. Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Egypt

Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Egypt (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $111 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 178%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $1,990 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($111 per ton), while the price for Canada ($111 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Egypt (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $93 per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 272%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $288 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, 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 Spain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to +385.9% per year.

Imports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Egypt

In 2022, approx. 160 tons of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets were imported into Egypt; picking up by 55% against 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 844% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.9K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets surged to $18K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 775% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $175K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Import of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Egypt (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada13.310710.610.8-6.7%
UkraineN/AN/AN/A6.00%
IndiaN/A42.5N/A1.0-84.7%
United States5.4N/AN/AN/A0%
United Arab EmiratesN/A25.2N/AN/A0%
Others1.2N/AN/AN/A0%
Total20.017510.617.8-3.8%

Top Suppliers of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet to Egypt in 2022:

  1. Canada (97.2 tons)
  2. Ukraine (53.8 tons)
  3. India (9.1 tons)

Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Egypt

For the third consecutive year, Egypt recorded decline in shipments abroad of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets, which decreased by 0% to 36K tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant decline. The smallest decline of -10.6% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $3.4M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp descent. The smallest decline of -71.1% was in 2020.

Export of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Egypt (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain2.75.5N/A3.48.0%
Cameroon7.7N/AN/AN/A0%
Belgium1.9N/AN/AN/A0%
Mozambique1.4N/AN/AN/A0%
India7.4N/AN/AN/A0%
South Africa1.5N/AN/AN/A0%
Netherlands0.61.2N/AN/A100.0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total23.36.7N/A3.4-47.4%

Top Export Markets for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet from Egypt in 2022:

  1. Spain (36.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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