EU: Market for Coal Other than Lignite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other than Lignite in the EU

In 2022, the EU coal other than lignite market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Coal Other than Lignite in the EU

In value terms, coal other than lignite production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coal Other than Lignite

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of coal other than lignites increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after seven years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. As a result, the exports attained 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. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Spain (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the coal other than lignites exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (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. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Spain, Poland, Belgium and the Czech Republic saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

In the Netherlands, coal other than lignite exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: 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, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight increase 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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.

Imports of Coal Other than Lignite

Imports in the EU

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

In value terms, coal other than lignite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. 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 roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Poland (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Italy (X%), Spain (X%) and France (X%). Belgium (X tons) held a little 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coal other than lignites in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

In Germany, coal other than lignite imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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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