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

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets amounted to $144 per ton, with a decrease of -60.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 263% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $724 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Czech Republic ($189 per ton), while the price for Hungary totaled $109 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average export price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets amounted to $196 per ton, waning by -29.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 214% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $282 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Russia ($329 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($98 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 Moldova (+23.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, imports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets into Ukraine skyrocketed to 1.5K tons, with an increase of 938% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports attained 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 soared to $221K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. 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 Ukraine (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Czech RepublicN/AN/AN/A1290%
HungaryN/AN/AN/A91.90%
Russia14.3N/A24.2N/A30.1%
United StatesN/A14.221.4N/A50.7%
PolandN/AN/A7.7N/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total14.314.353.3221149.1%

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

  1. Hungary (846.8 tons)
  2. Czech Republic (680.4 tons)

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

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets, when their volume increased by 277% to 98 tons. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached 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 soared to $19K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump.

Export of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Ukraine (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
RussiaN/AN/AN/A6.90%
EgyptN/AN/AN/A4.70%
Belarus2.410.97.02.74.0%
TurkeyN/AN/AN/A2.50%
Saudi ArabiaN/AN/AN/A2.50%
MoldovaN/A3.7N/AN/A0%
Israel6.0N/AN/AN/A0%
Turkmenistan18.6N/AN/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/A0.2N/A0%
Total27.014.67.219.2-10.7%

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

  1. Turkey (25.4 tons)
  2. Saudi Arabia (25.2 tons)
  3. Russia (21.0 tons)
  4. Egypt (16.5 tons)
  5. Belarus (10.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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