EU: Coal Market 2024

Coal Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU coal market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Coal Production in the EU

In value terms, coal production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 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 remained at a lower figure.

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Coal Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of coal increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after seven years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key exporter of coal in the European Union, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the coal exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (X%) and Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest coal supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In the Netherlands, coal exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated mild 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 export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Coal Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of coal increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major importers of coal in 2022, resulting at near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Belgium (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coal in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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