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

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

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

The average import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $312 per ton in 2022, waning by -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 56% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $510 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($1,221 per ton), while the price for China stood at $253 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (-6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $1,034 per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 62%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Philippines amounted to +16.8% per year.

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

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets decreased by -31.7% to 2.6K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 797% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets reduced markedly to $801K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 698%.

Import of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Malaysia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China3.1N/AN/A609481.3%
Pakistan4.474.2187193252.7%
Indonesia82.4639975N/A244.0%
Others3.228.950.7N/A298.0%
Total93.17421,213801104.9%

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

  1. China (2.4K tons)
  2. Pakistan (0.2K tons)

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

For the third year in a row, Malaysia recorded decline in shipments abroad of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets, which decreased by 0% to 15 tons in 2022. Overall, exports faced a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of -99.8% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets amounted to $16K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp slump. The smallest decline of -99.8% was in 2020.

Export of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Malaysia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
PhilippinesN/AN/AN/A15.50%
China51.90.1N/AN/A-99.8%
Others1.7N/AN/AN/A0%
Total53.60.1N/A15.5-33.9%

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

  1. Philippines (15.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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