U.S. - Coal - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Coal - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Coal Price in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Coal Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
  2. Coal Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
  3. Coal Exports in the United States
  4. Coal Imports in the United States

Coal Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average coal export price amounted to $142 per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, coal export price increased by +143.4% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($321 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($53 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 (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Coal Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022

The average coal import price stood at $129 per ton in 2022, jumping by 28% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 +63.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($167 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($96 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Coal Exports in the United States

In 2022, the amount of coal exported from the United States skyrocketed to 125M tons, picking up by 62% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed moderate growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal exports skyrocketed to $17.8B in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Coal in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India1,2349721,3163,35039.5%
Netherlands9834937822,43235.2%
Brazil1,0117478581,62217.1%
Japan1,3005126821,5055.0%
Germany14061.920587484.1%
China1281872,33282786.3%
Canada5934714327126.3%
Poland16510619263356.5%
South Korea5133753076266.9%
United Kingdom16911519248341.9%
Egypt33677.21654116.9%
Austria353182171350-0.3%
Morocco23364.4150177-8.8%
Others2,6711,7021,9793,77012.2%
Total9,8296,0659,76417,77121.8%

Top Export Markets for Coal from the United States in 2022:

  1. India (35.2M tons)
  2. Japan (14.6M tons)
  3. South Korea (11.8M tons)
  4. Netherlands (10.7M tons)
  5. Germany (7.5M tons)
  6. Egypt (5.9M tons)
  7. Brazil (5.7M tons)
  8. Canada (3.8M tons)
  9. China (2.6M tons)
  10. Austria (2.3M tons)
  11. Poland (2.2M tons)
  12. United Kingdom (2.2M tons)
  13. Morocco (2.0M tons)

Coal Imports in the United States

In 2022, the amount of coal imported into the United States surged to 5.8M tons, increasing by 18% on the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump.

In value terms, coal imports skyrocketed to $745M in 2022. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Coal in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Colombia3392212333975.4%
Canada15458.116326820.3%
China5.89.315.524.261.0%
Indonesia48.647.632.612.0-37.3%
Russia13.632.144.9N/A81.7%
Others9.90.64.443.864.2%
Total5713694937459.3%

Top Suppliers of Coal to the United States in 2022:

  1. Colombia (3.7M tons)
  2. Canada (1.6M tons)
  3. China (0.2M tons)
  4. Indonesia (0.1M tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
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      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
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      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
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      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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