Netherlands: Coal Market 2024

Coal Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch coal market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Coal Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, coal production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Coal production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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Coal Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of coal increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, coal exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for coal exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, coal exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for coal exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average coal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, coal export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X 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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Coal Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, supplies from abroad of coal increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, coal imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of coal imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), Russia ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the largest coal suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports.

South Africa, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped markedly 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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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