Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Belarus - 2022

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  1. Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Belarus (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Belarus (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Belarus
  4. Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Belarus

Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Belarus (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $111 per ton in 2022, declining by -14.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 61%. The import price peaked at $142 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($118 per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan totaled $106 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+0.4%).

Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Belarus (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $254 per ton in 2022, waning by -27.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 113%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $520 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($571 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($221 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 Russia (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Belarus

In 2022, the amount of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets imported into Belarus contracted markedly to 857 tons, which is down by -36.6% against 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 902%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.4K tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets declined dramatically to $95K in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,031%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $174K, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Import of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Belarus (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Kazakhstan94.715.213760.3-14.0%
Russia0.4N/A35.334.3341.0%
Others0.10.11.50.226.0%
Total95.215.417494.8-0.1%

Top Suppliers of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet to Belarus in 2022:

  1. Kazakhstan (567.2 tons)
  2. Russia (289.2 tons)

Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Belarus

In 2022, overseas shipments of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets were finally on the rise to reach 45 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous slump.

In value terms, exports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets skyrocketed to $12K in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant decrease.

Export of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Belarus (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Ukraine12.07.55.17.2-15.7%
Poland10.14.52.12.5-37.2%
Russia2.92.81.01.3-23.5%
LithuaniaN/AN/AN/A0.50%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total25.014.88.211.5-22.8%

Top Export Markets for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet from Belarus in 2022:

  1. Ukraine (32.6 tons)
  2. Poland (9.4 tons)
  3. Russia (2.3 tons)
  4. Lithuania (0.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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