Central Asia: Market for Coal Other than Lignite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other than Lignite in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian coal other than lignite market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Coal Other than Lignite in Central Asia

In value terms, coal other than lignite production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coal Other than Lignite

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of coal other than lignites increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, coal other than lignite exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mongolia was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mongolia (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Mongolia ($X) emerged as the largest coal other than lignite supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Mongolia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed buoyant growth. As a result, the export 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 suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%).

Imports of Coal Other than Lignite

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of coal other than lignites in Central Asia contracted significantly to X tons, waning by X% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, coal other than lignite imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan was the key importer of coal other than lignites in Central Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Tajikistan (X%). Mongolia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mongolia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coal other than lignites in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable 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 import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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