Canada: Market for Coal Other than Lignite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other than Lignite in Canada

The Canadian coal other than lignite market fell markedly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coal Other than Lignite in Canada

In value terms, coal other than lignite production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Coal other than lignite production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coal Other than Lignite

Exports from Canada

In 2022, approx. X tons of coal other than lignites were exported from Canada; jumping by X% on the year before. In general, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal other than lignite exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for coal other than lignite exports from Canada, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, coal other than lignite exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Japan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for coal other than lignite exported from Canada were Japan ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. India, Taiwan (Chinese), the United States, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, Chile, Sweden and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal other than lignite export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, coal other than lignite export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Imports of Coal Other than Lignite

Imports into Canada

Coal other than lignite imports into Canada expanded remarkably to X tons in 2022, rising by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coal other than lignite imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of coal other than lignite imports to Canada, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coal other than lignites to Canada, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal other than lignite import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, coal other than lignite import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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