Southern Asia: Market for Coal Other than Lignite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other than Lignite in Southern Asia

The South Asian coal other than lignite market totaled $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient 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. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coal Other than Lignite in Southern Asia

In value terms, coal other than lignite production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable increase 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coal Other than Lignite

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of coal other than lignites were exported in Southern Asia; approximately equating 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coal other than lignite exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated tangible growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the two major exporters of coal other than lignites, namely India and Afghanistan, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the largest coal other than lignite supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked 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 India ($X per ton), while Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

Imports of Coal Other than Lignite

Imports in Southern Asia

Coal other than lignite imports soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% against the year before. Total imports indicated a prominent increase 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 reached 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. Over the period under review, imports showed buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India prevails in imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Pakistan (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to coal other than lignite imports into India stood at X%. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%) and Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Bangladesh (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of India (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coal other than lignites in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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