South Africa: Market for Coal Other than Lignite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other than Lignite in South Africa

The South African coal other than lignite market reduced dramatically to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a pronounced setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coal Other than Lignite in South Africa

In value terms, coal other than lignite production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coal Other than Lignite

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of coal other than lignites were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports by Country

India (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of coal other than lignite exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Mozambique, Pakistan, Israel, Italy, France, Malaysia, Mauritius, Spain, Taiwan (Chinese) and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, India ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for coal other than lignite exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Mozambique, Pakistan, Taiwan (Chinese), Morocco, Mauritius, France, Malaysia, Israel and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mauritius, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Imports of Coal Other than Lignite

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, imports of coal other than lignites into South Africa soared to X tons, jumping by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, coal other than lignite imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) were the main suppliers of coal other than lignite imports to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports. Russia, the United States, Vietnam and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal other than lignite import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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