China: Market for Coal Other than Lignite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other than Lignite in China

The Chinese coal other than lignite market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a mild reduction. 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 China

In value terms, coal other than lignite production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 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.

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Exports of Coal Other than Lignite

Exports from China

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of coal other than lignites increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coal other than lignite exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of coal other than lignite exports from China, together comprising X% of total exports. Malaysia, India, Brazil, Sweden and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for coal other than lignite exported from China were Indonesia ($X), Japan ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. India, Brazil, Malaysia, Sweden and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average coal other than lignite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coal Other than Lignite

Imports into China

In 2022, overseas purchases of coal other than lignites decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coal other than lignite imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons) were the main suppliers of coal other than lignite imports to China, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Mongolia ($X) constituted the largest coal other than lignite suppliers to China, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average coal other than lignite import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($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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