Price for Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in India - 2023

Contents:

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

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

In November 2023, the average import price for coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds amounted to $125 per ton, with a decrease of -11.3% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 an increase of 96% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $334 per ton. From February 2023 to November 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Russia ($168 per ton), while the price for Australia ($90.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in India (FOB) - 2023

In November 2023, the average export price for coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds amounted to $94.8 per ton, shrinking by -4% against the previous month. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $166 per ton. From February 2023 to November 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($109 per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal amounted to $94.0 per ton.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bhutan (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in India

For the third consecutive year, India recorded decline in overseas purchases of coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds, which decreased by -38.7% to 7.7M tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The smallest decline of -33.5% was in 2021.

In value terms, imports of coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds contracted significantly to $1B in 2022. In general, imports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1.1%.

Import of Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States553363758381-11.7%
Australia18117116128616.5%
Mozambique72.935.512811717.1%
Indonesia62831611080.6-49.6%
Russia13245.287.980.0-15.4%
South Africa59129436.942.5-58.4%
United Arab EmiratesN/AN/AN/A26.20%
Others38.871.127.922.2-17.0%
Total2,1961,2961,3101,036-22.2%

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

  1. Australia (2752.3K tons)
  2. United States (1853.7K tons)
  3. Indonesia (1209.3K tons)
  4. Mozambique (730.1K tons)
  5. South Africa (561.8K tons)
  6. Russia (392.9K tons)
  7. United Arab Emirates (132.7K tons)

Exports of Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in India

For the fourth consecutive year, India recorded growth in overseas shipments of coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds, which increased by 15,140% to 139K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds soared to $23M in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
NepalN/AN/A0.122.021900.0%
BangladeshN/AN/AN/A1.20%
BhutanN/AN/AN/A0.30%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
TotalN/AN/A0.123.423300.0%

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

  1. Nepal (124.0K tons)
  2. Bangladesh (11.4K tons)
  3. Bhutan (4.0K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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