Slovakia: Market for Coal Other than Lignite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other than Lignite in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak coal other than lignite market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a tangible expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Coal Other than Lignite

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, coal other than lignite exports from Slovakia soared to X tons, rising by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coal other than lignite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for coal other than lignite exports from Slovakia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, coal other than lignite exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Serbia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) remains the key foreign market for coal other than lignites exports from Slovakia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Serbia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal other than lignite export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate 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 export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Slovakia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of coal other than lignites increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. 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 surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted strong growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of coal other than lignite imports to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Mozambique, the Czech Republic, Colombia, Canada and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Poland ($X) and Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest coal other than lignite suppliers to Slovakia, together comprising X% of total imports. Mozambique, Canada, the Czech Republic, Russia and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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