Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Slovakia - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Slovakia (CIF) - 2023
- Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Slovakia
- Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Slovakia
Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Slovakia (CIF) - 2023
In July 2023, the average import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets amounted to $159 per ton, increasing by 35% against the previous month. Over the last nine months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.9%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($285 per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($125 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From October 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.6%), 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 Slovakia (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $120 per ton in 2022, growing by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight descent. The export price peaked at $135 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($127 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic amounted to $81 per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Imports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Slovakia
After two years of decline, overseas purchases of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets increased by 55% to 278K tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a deep slump.
In value terms, imports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets soared to $38M in 2022. Overall, imports showed a strong expansion. 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 Slovakia (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Czech Republic | 20.1 | 16.6 | 12.1 | 35.1 | 20.4% |
| Germany | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 28.9% |
| Russia | 6.4 | 5.7 | 1.9 | N/A | -45.5% |
| Hungary | N/A | 2.8 | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 3.2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Total | 31.1 | 26.4 | 15.6 | 38.2 | 7.1% |
Top Suppliers of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet to Slovakia in 2022:
- Czech Republic (261.7K tons)
- Germany (16.1K tons)
- Hungary (0.4K tons)
Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Slovakia
In 2022, exports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets from Slovakia soared to 33K tons, increasing by 443% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 21,893%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, exports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets soared to $3.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 21,810%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
| Export of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Slovakia (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Serbia | N/A | 2.6 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 16.0% |
| Czech Republic | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.4 | 300.0% |
| Others | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Total | N/A | 2.6 | 0.6 | 3.9 | 22.5% |
Top Export Markets for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet from Slovakia in 2022:
- Serbia (27.6K tons)
- Czech Republic (5.1K tons)
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