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

Contents:

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

Price for Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds stood at $451 per ton in 2022, growing by 45% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 117% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($757 per ton), while the price for South Africa ($310 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average export price for coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds amounted to $271 per ton, picking up by 110% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level 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 Malaysia ($348 per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($125 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 South Korea (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, purchases abroad of coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds was finally on the rise to reach 3K tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a precipitous setback.

In value terms, imports of coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds soared to $1.3M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
AustraliaN/AN/AN/A1,0350%
Germany5.80.1N/A200225.5%
South Africa19.20.1N/A10073.3%
United States7145.21.4N/A-95.6%
Indonesia3373.21.4N/A-93.6%
Others50.310.66.411.5-38.9%
Total1,12619.29.21,3476.2%

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

  1. Australia (2346.3 tons)
  2. South Africa (323.1 tons)
  3. Germany (264.3 tons)

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

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds increased by 0.9% to 196K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment.

In value terms, exports of coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds surged to $53M in 2022. In general, exports posted significant growth. 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 Switzerland (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Korea2.58.25.617.189.8%
MalaysiaN/AN/AN/A12.20%
Indonesia8.714.74.05.4-14.7%
Brazil1.11.42.63.547.1%
Sri Lanka11.4N/AN/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/A12.914.814.7%
Total23.624.325.053.031.0%

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

  1. South Korea (50.4K tons)
  2. Indonesia (43.1K tons)
  3. Malaysia (35.0K tons)
  4. Brazil (28.0K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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