Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Poland - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Poland (CIF) - 2023
- Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Poland (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Poland
- Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Poland
Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Poland (CIF) - 2023
In August 2023, the average import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets amounted to $226 per ton, surging by 11% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated temperate growth from October 2022 to August 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.4% over the last ten months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets increased by +48.0% against April 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 an increase of 31% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in August 2023.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.
From October 2022 to August 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +7.0% per month.
Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Poland (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $66 per ton in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($169 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($5.5 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 the Czech Republic (+4.2%), 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 Poland
After two years of decline, purchases abroad of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets increased by 77% to 318K tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, imports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets surged to $42M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Poland (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Czech Republic | 10.7 | 8.8 | 4.6 | 21.7 | 26.6% |
| Germany | 16.5 | 16.4 | 18.2 | 18.6 | 4.1% |
| Kazakhstan | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.2 | 0% |
| Others | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 | 0% |
| Total | 27.2 | 25.3 | 22.8 | 41.7 | 15.3% |
Top Suppliers of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet to Poland in 2022:
- Czech Republic (157.3K tons)
- Germany (154.0K tons)
- Kazakhstan (5.5K tons)
Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Poland
Exports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets from Poland fell significantly to 896 tons in 2022, which is down by -93.6% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant decline. The smallest decline of -67% was in 2020.
In value terms, exports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets dropped remarkably to $60K in 2022. In general, exports saw a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of -50.3% was in 2020.
| Export of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Poland (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Slovakia | 2,869 | 1,348 | 67.3 | 22.0 | -80.3% |
| Slovenia | 14.7 | 18.7 | 12.1 | 11.9 | -6.8% |
| Czech Republic | 1,774 | 655 | 541 | 8.4 | -83.2% |
| Hungary | 294 | 481 | 154 | 7.0 | -71.2% |
| Germany | 90.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 7.0 | -57.4% |
| Morocco | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.1 | 0% |
| India | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0% |
| Others | N/A | N/A | 10.0 | N/A | 0% |
| Total | 5,043 | 2,506 | 790 | 59.6 | -77.2% |
Top Export Markets for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet from Poland in 2022:
- Slovakia (292.7 tons)
- Czech Republic (149.3 tons)
- Morocco (128.5 tons)
- Hungary (119.2 tons)
- Germany (110.4 tons)
- Slovenia (70.5 tons)
- India (25.5 tons)
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