Price for Coal; Anthracite, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in Australia - 2023

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  1. Price for Coal; Anthracite, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in Australia (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Coal; Anthracite, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in Australia (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Coal; Anthracite, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in Australia
  4. Exports of Coal; Anthracite, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in Australia

Price for Coal; Anthracite, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in Australia (CIF) - 2023

In December 2023, the average import price for coal; anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds amounted to $593 per ton, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2023 an increase of 31% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $892 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to December 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -1.9% per month.

Price for Coal; Anthracite, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in Australia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for coal; anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds stood at $466 per ton in 2022, rising by 232% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a resilient increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for New Caledonia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Japan amounted to -1.6% per year.

Imports of Coal; Anthracite, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in Australia

In 2022, approx. 51K tons of coal; anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds were imported into Australia; dropping by -23.6% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 18%.

In value terms, imports of coal; anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds shrank dramatically to $9.6M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 35%.

Import of Coal; Anthracite, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Russia9.23.64.75.7-14.7%
China1.11.32.13.648.5%
Vietnam2.4N/A5.70.1-65.3%
SpainN/A3.9N/AN/A0%
New Zealand7.5N/AN/AN/A0%
Sweden1.60.4N/AN/A-75.0%
Others0.10.10.10.10.0%
Total21.99.312.59.6-24.0%

Top Suppliers of Coal; Anthracite, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated to Australia in 2022:

  1. Russia (46.4K tons)
  2. China (3.6K tons)
  3. Vietnam (0.7K tons)

Exports of Coal; Anthracite, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in Australia

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of coal; anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds decreased by 99.9% to 100 tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 11M tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of coal; anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds fell sharply to $47K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1.6B, and then declined notably in the following year.

Export of Coal; Anthracite, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Korea411264469N/A6.8%
Japan310279506N/A27.8%
China32.317.2N/AN/A-46.7%
Vietnam192213278N/A20.3%
New CaledoniaN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Indonesia36.628.3N/AN/A-22.7%
Others25.78.0300N/A241.7%
Total1,0088101,552N/A24.1%

Top Export Markets for Coal; Anthracite, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated from Australia in 2022:

  1. New Caledonia (100.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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