Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Norway - 2022

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets amounted to $968 per ton, jumping by 39% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $2,469 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Denmark amounted to -6.7% per year.

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

The average import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $476 per ton in 2022, dropping by -21.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $3,198 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($3,230 per ton), while the price for Canada ($60 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

For the third consecutive year, Norway recorded decline in overseas shipments of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets, which decreased by -16.3% to 16 tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep setback. The smallest decline of -14% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets surged to $16K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 20%.

Export of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Norway (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Denmark24.96.913.515.7-14.3%
IndonesiaN/A4.4N/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total24.911.313.515.7-14.3%

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

  1. Denmark (16.2 tons)

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

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets, when their volume increased by 109% to 11 tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant curtailment.

In value terms, imports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets skyrocketed to $5.2K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a sharp contraction.

Import of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Norway (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States61.66.43.04.5-58.2%
Germany6.20.70.20.4-59.9%
CanadaN/AN/AN/A0.10%
Sweden1.20.1N/AN/A-91.7%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total69.07.13.25.2-57.8%

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

  1. United States (7.9 tons)
  2. Canada (2.4 tons)
  3. Sweden (0.4 tons)
  4. Germany (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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