U.S.: Market for Coal Other than Lignite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other than Lignite in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. coal other than lignite market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coal Other than Lignite in the U.S.

In value terms, coal other than lignite production totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Coal other than lignite production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Coal Other than Lignite

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, overseas shipments of coal other than lignites increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained 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 a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for coal other than lignite exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, coal other than lignite exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest markets for coal other than lignite exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Japan, Germany, China, Canada, Poland, South Korea, the UK, Egypt, Austria and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated measured 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 other than lignite export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

Imports of Coal Other than Lignite

Imports into the U.S.

Coal other than lignite imports into the United States soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coal other than lignite imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons) constituted the largest coal other than lignite supplier to the United States, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, coal other than lignite imports from Colombia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Colombia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X), Canada ($X) and China ($X) were the largest coal other than lignite suppliers to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal other than lignite import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated modest 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 other than lignite import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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