Egypt: Market for Coal Other than Lignite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other than Lignite in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian coal other than lignite market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a strong increase. Coal other than lignite consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Coal Other than Lignite in Egypt

In value terms, coal other than lignite production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume decreased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coal Other than Lignite

Exports from Egypt

After five 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, recorded a abrupt slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coal other than lignite exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for coal other than lignite exports from Egypt, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, coal other than lignite exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kuwait (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for coal other than lignites exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal other than lignite export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Oman ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Algeria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coal Other than Lignite

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, purchases abroad of coal other than lignites increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, coal other than lignite imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest coal other than lignite supplier to Egypt, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, coal other than lignite imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Africa (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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: Russia (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal other than lignite import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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