South Africa - Coal - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Coal Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Coal Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Coal Exports in South Africa
- Coal Imports in South Africa
Coal Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average coal export price amounted to $140 per ton, with an increase of 55% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
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 Italy ($288 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($57 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 (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Coal Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average coal import price amounted to $154 per ton, rising by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 61%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $187 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($387 per ton), while the price for Botswana ($36 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Coal Exports in South Africa
In 2022, overseas shipments of coal were finally on the rise to reach 95M tons after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, coal exports surged to $13.4B in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Coal in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| India | 2,468 | 1,955 | 2,187 | 3,126 | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | 43.5 | 16.5 | 174 | 1,685 | 238.4% |
| South Korea | 248 | 78.4 | 347 | 1,420 | 78.9% |
| Italy | N/A | N/A | 67.8 | 889 | 1211.2% |
| Mozambique | 87.4 | 43.4 | 185 | 671 | 97.3% |
| Pakistan | 763 | 651 | 1,075 | 614 | -7.0% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 73.3 | 57.1 | 211 | 481 | 87.2% |
| Morocco | 29.5 | 3.9 | 80.5 | 372 | 132.8% |
| Mauritius | 37.0 | 31.4 | 71.7 | 284 | 97.3% |
| France | 7.0 | 9.9 | 7.9 | 271 | 238.3% |
| Malaysia | 43.3 | 32.6 | 89.0 | 263 | 82.5% |
| Israel | 25.6 | 28.9 | 102 | 185 | 93.3% |
| Spain | 51.5 | N/A | 1.7 | 122 | 33.3% |
| Others | 847 | 1,018 | 1,485 | 3,002 | 52.5% |
| Total | 4,724 | 3,926 | 6,084 | 13,383 | 41.5% |
Top Export Markets for Coal from South Africa in 2022:
- India (20.7M tons)
- Netherlands (15.6M tons)
- South Korea (12.6M tons)
- Mozambique (5.0M tons)
- Pakistan (3.7M tons)
- Israel (3.1M tons)
- Italy (3.1M tons)
- France (2.6M tons)
- Malaysia (2.2M tons)
- Mauritius (2.2M tons)
- Spain (2.2M tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (2.1M tons)
- Morocco (1.9M tons)
Coal Imports in South Africa
Coal imports into South Africa soared to 3.3M tons in 2022, picking up by 21% compared with the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +69.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.
In value terms, coal imports soared to $512M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 64%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Coal in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Australia | 250 | 108 | 139 | 203 | -6.7% |
| United States | 17.5 | 12.1 | 63.6 | 69.1 | 58.1% |
| Swaziland | 16.6 | 19.8 | 24.4 | 56.5 | 50.4% |
| Russia | 31.9 | 15.3 | 59.1 | 51.7 | 17.5% |
| Mozambique | 63.1 | 27.3 | 21.5 | 48.6 | -8.3% |
| Botswana | 10.6 | 13.6 | 26.3 | 29.8 | 41.1% |
| Vietnam | 8.6 | 6.8 | 7.9 | 26.1 | 44.8% |
| Others | 19.1 | 10.5 | 8.4 | 27.0 | 12.2% |
| Total | 418 | 214 | 350 | 512 | 7.0% |
Top Suppliers of Coal to South Africa in 2022:
- Australia (1292.4K tons)
- Botswana (834.9K tons)
- Swaziland (292.2K tons)
- Russia (266.6K tons)
- United States (194.6K tons)
- Vietnam (169.4K tons)
- Mozambique (125.5K tons)
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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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