Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Brazil - 2023

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets amounted to $3,624 per ton, shrinking by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 124%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $3,757 per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,018 per ton), while the price for Colombia ($1,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+48.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $6,194 per ton in 2022, reducing by -15.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 1,032% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $7,300 per ton in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($6,237 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile totaled $5,840 per ton.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, approx. 521 tons of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets were imported into Brazil; jumping by 56% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets skyrocketed to $1.9M in 2022. Overall, imports saw significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Brazil (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States1,0319171,2041,77119.8%
ChinaN/A9.951.897.8214.3%
Colombia17.7N/AN/A20.04.2%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total1,0499271,2561,88921.7%

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

  1. United States (440.8 tons)
  2. China (60.5 tons)
  3. Colombia (20.0 tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets exported from Brazil soared to 13 tons, jumping by 59% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a sharp descent.

In value terms, exports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets surged to $77K in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +21.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +78.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Brazil (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Bolivia13.948.357.569.470.9%
Chile7.3N/AN/A8.03.1%
United States22.2N/AN/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total43.448.357.577.421.3%

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

  1. Bolivia (11.1 tons)
  2. Chile (1.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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