Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Germany - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Germany (FOB) - 2023
- Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Germany (CIF) - 2023
- Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Germany
- Imports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Germany
Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Germany (FOB) - 2023
In August 2023, the average export price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets amounted to $222 per ton, picking up by 8.4% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated a strong increase from November 2022 to August 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +6.1% over the last nine months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, export price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets increased by +8.4% against July 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 44% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $222 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to August 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Bosnia and Herzegovina ($330 per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland stood at $146 per ton.
From November 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Germany (CIF) - 2023
The average import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $139 per ton in August 2023, falling by -8.8% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated strong growth from October 2022 to August 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +5.3% over the last ten-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets decreased by -14.5% against June 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 54% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $163 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to August 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.
From October 2022 to August 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Czech Republic amounted to +6.0% per month.
Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Germany
Exports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets from Germany surged to 921K tons in 2022, with an increase of 21% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, exports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets surged to $100M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
| Export of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Germany (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Poland | 23.7 | 18.8 | 25.1 | 27.3 | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | 7.4 | 6.8 | 12.9 | 27.0 | 53.9% |
| Belgium | 34.1 | 23.7 | 25.7 | 21.5 | -14.3% |
| France | 6.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 6.6 | 0.5% |
| Austria | 5.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | 2.1 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 12.6% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2.2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 1.5% |
| Others | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 6.1 | 9.9% |
| Total | 85.8 | 66.2 | 82.3 | 99.5 | 5.1% |
Top Export Markets for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet from Germany in 2022:
- Belgium (242.8K tons)
- Poland (221.5K tons)
- Switzerland (217.6K tons)
- France (73.3K tons)
- Austria (61.5K tons)
- Czech Republic (31.5K tons)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (21.7K tons)
Imports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Germany
In 2022, purchases abroad of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets decreased by -52.4% to 91K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 308%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 272K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, imports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets reduced remarkably to $7.7M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 208% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $17M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.
| Import of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Germany (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Czech Republic | 5.2 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 8.3% |
| Austria | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.0 | 0% |
| Netherlands | N/A | 11.1 | 7.3 | N/A | -34.2% |
| Others | 0.4 | N/A | 0.7 | 0.1 | -37.0% |
| Total | 5.6 | 17.2 | 13.8 | 7.7 | 11.2% |
Top Suppliers of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet to Germany in 2022:
- Czech Republic (80.8K tons)
- Austria (9.6K tons)
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