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China - Coal - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Coal Price in China (CIF) - 2022
- Coal Price in China (FOB) - 2022
- Coal Imports in China
- Coal Exports in China
Coal Price in China (CIF) - 2022
The average coal import price stood at $133 per ton in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, coal import price increased by +98.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.
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 ($368 per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($75 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Coal Price in China (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average coal export price amounted to $269 per ton, picking up by 39% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 60%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($388 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($133 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 (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Coal Imports in China
In 2022, overseas purchases of coal decreased by -1.1% to 321M tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 6.9%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 324M tons, and then contracted slightly in the following year.
In value terms, coal imports skyrocketed to $42.6B in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 78%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.
Import of Coal in China (Billion USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Indonesia | 6.8 | 6.4 | 18.0 | 18.9 | 40.6% |
Russia | 2.7 | 2.7 | 7.3 | 12.2 | 65.3% |
Mongolia | 3.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 5.1 | 18.1% |
Canada | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 66.0% |
Philippines | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.0% |
Australia | 9.3 | 7.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | -65.0% |
Others | 0.3 | 0.3 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 100.0% |
Total | 23.4 | 20.3 | 36.1 | 42.6 | 22.1% |
Top Suppliers of Coal to China in 2022:
- Indonesia (192.5M tons)
- Russia (68.9M tons)
- Mongolia (31.2M tons)
- Canada (8.7M tons)
- Philippines (7.2M tons)
- Australia (2.9M tons)
Coal Exports in China
In 2022, shipments abroad of coal was finally on the rise to reach 4.6M tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a deep slump.
In value terms, coal exports soared to $1.2B in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Export of Coal in China (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Indonesia | 69.1 | 83.5 | 284 | 578 | 103.0% |
Japan | 326 | 132 | 135 | 333 | 0.7% |
South Korea | 355 | 163 | 71.6 | 160 | -23.3% |
India | 34.8 | N/A | 0.1 | 30.9 | -3.9% |
Brazil | N/A | N/A | N/A | 29.9 | 0% |
Malaysia | 70.1 | 8.7 | 2.7 | 28.6 | -25.8% |
Sweden | N/A | N/A | N/A | 24.8 | 0% |
Taiwan (Chinese) | 69.0 | 38.4 | 7.6 | 0.6 | -79.4% |
Others | 9.8 | 9.7 | 4.0 | 46.7 | 68.3% |
Total | 934 | 436 | 504 | 1,232 | 9.7% |
Top Export Markets for Coal from China in 2022:
- Indonesia (1785.9K tons)
- South Korea (1201.7K tons)
- Japan (1088.7K tons)
- Malaysia (100.8K tons)
- India (79.6K tons)
- Brazil (78.8K tons)
- Sweden (76.6K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (3.5K tons)
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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