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

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets amounted to $69 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 123%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Serbia amounted to +2.7% per year.

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

The average import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $105 per ton in 2022, falling by -48.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 76% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $238 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($231 per ton), while the price for Serbia ($41 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets decreased by 0% to 104K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 432%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets totaled $7.2M in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 500% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Export of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Romania (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
SerbiaN/A0.1N/A7.2748.5%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
TotalN/A0.1N/A7.2748.5%

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

  1. Serbia (104.0K tons)

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

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets increased by 84% to 6.3K tons in 2022. In general, imports posted a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained 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 shrank to $661K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +34.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $700K, and then fell in the following year.

Import of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Romania (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany11630543926131.0%
Slovakia43.319024020267.1%
HungaryN/AN/A3.91042566.7%
SerbiaN/AN/AN/A86.60%
Russia38.3N/A16.5N/A-34.4%
Indonesia203N/AN/AN/A0%
Others91.215.9N/A7.8-55.9%
Total49251270066110.3%

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

  1. Serbia (2.1K tons)
  2. Hungary (1.8K tons)
  3. Slovakia (1.3K tons)
  4. Germany (1.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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