Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Serbia - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Serbia (CIF) - 2023
- Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Serbia (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Serbia
- Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Serbia
Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Serbia (CIF) - 2023
In August 2023, the average import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets amounted to $102 per ton, declining by -6.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2023 when the average import price increased by 12% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $109 per ton, and then dropped in the following month.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($171 per ton), while the price for Romania ($55.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From December 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Serbia (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $94 per ton in 2022, falling by -5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 81%. The export price peaked at $126 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($128 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($29 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 Poland (+22.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Imports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Serbia
In 2022, approx. 2.1M tons of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets were imported into Serbia; rising by 523% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed significant growth. 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 soared to $166M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. 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 Serbia (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 11.7 | 11.7 | 13.0 | 81.6 | 91.1% |
| Bulgaria | 3.6 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 18.7 | 73.2% |
| Indonesia | N/A | N/A | N/A | 17.2 | 0% |
| Romania | N/A | 0.2 | N/A | 16.3 | 802.8% |
| Montenegro | 5.8 | 5.2 | 7.3 | 15.2 | 37.9% |
| Czech Republic | 2.6 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 8.2 | 46.6% |
| Russia | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 4.9 | 51.8% |
| North Macedonia | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.4 | 0% |
| Others | N/A | N/A | 0.8 | 0.6 | -25.0% |
| Total | 25.2 | 23.8 | 27.2 | 166 | 87.5% |
Top Suppliers of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet to Serbia in 2022:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (960.4K tons)
- Bulgaria (408.8K tons)
- Romania (236.9K tons)
- Montenegro (236.5K tons)
- Indonesia (121.6K tons)
- Czech Republic (62.2K tons)
- North Macedonia (50.1K tons)
- Russia (48.7K tons)
Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Serbia
In 2022, approx. 6.9K tons of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets were exported from Serbia; reducing by -80.2% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of -23.8% was in 2020.
In value terms, exports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets dropped rapidly to $651K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $3.8M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.
| Export of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Serbia (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| North Macedonia | 1.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 0.5 | -33.5% |
| Poland | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0% |
| Hungary | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | N/A | -73.3% |
| Others | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Total | 3.2 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 0.7 | -39.7% |
Top Export Markets for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet from Serbia in 2022:
- North Macedonia (5.1K tons)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (1.1K tons)
- Poland (0.5K tons)
- Hungary (0.1K tons)
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