Price for Peat; (Including Peat Litter), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Estonia - 2023

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  1. Price for Peat; (Including Peat Litter), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Estonia (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Peat; (Including Peat Litter), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Estonia (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Peat; (Including Peat Litter), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Estonia
  4. Imports of Peat; (Including Peat Litter), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Estonia

Price for Peat; (Including Peat Litter), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Estonia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerateds amounted to $118 per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($335 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($50 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 Sweden (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Peat; (Including Peat Litter), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Estonia (CIF) - 2023

In October 2023, the average import price for peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerateds amounted to $212 per ton, reducing by -2.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest expansion from October 2022 to October 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on October 2023 figures, import price for peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerateds decreased by -16.1% against July 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 69% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $344 per ton. From January 2023 to October 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($223 per ton), while the price for Belarus ($156 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Peat; (Including Peat Litter), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Estonia

In 2022, approx. 1.4M tons of peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerateds were exported from Estonia; remaining stable against 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerateds soared to $162M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +21.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +79.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 29%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Peat; (Including Peat Litter), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Estonia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China5.210.220.434.187.2%
Netherlands17.518.922.425.212.9%
Spain6.18.113.314.533.5%
France6.011.07.58.612.7%
Germany7.67.97.87.0-2.7%
Belgium4.74.87.04.70.0%
Turkey1.92.64.14.533.3%
Latvia3.23.44.24.411.2%
Poland2.02.13.13.722.8%
Others36.239.149.255.315.2%
Total90.410813916221.5%

Top Export Markets for Peat; (Including Peat Litter), Whether or Not Agglomerated from Estonia in 2022:

  1. Netherlands (428.5K tons)
  2. China (166.3K tons)
  3. Germany (140.0K tons)
  4. France (101.4K tons)
  5. Spain (96.7K tons)
  6. Belgium (77.8K tons)
  7. Latvia (42.5K tons)
  8. Poland (26.9K tons)
  9. Turkey (25.5K tons)

Imports of Peat; (Including Peat Litter), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Estonia

In 2022, imports of peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerateds into Estonia declined notably to 7.9K tons, with a decrease of -18.6% on 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20%.

In value terms, imports of peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerateds fell markedly to $1.6M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 51%.

Import of Peat; (Including Peat Litter), Whether or Not Agglomerated in Estonia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Latvia8097811,001777-1.3%
Finland94.015536826741.6%
Netherlands1909931,4022489.3%
Belarus72.687.790.624249.4%
Lithuania47.350.860.731.9-12.3%
Poland42.190.973.50.5-77.2%
Others1700.111.13.3-73.1%
Total1,4252,1593,0071,5703.3%

Top Suppliers of Peat; (Including Peat Litter), Whether or Not Agglomerated to Estonia in 2022:

  1. Latvia (3.7K tons)
  2. Finland (1.5K tons)
  3. Belarus (1.4K tons)
  4. Netherlands (1.1K tons)
  5. Lithuania (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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