Algeria: Market for Coal Other Than Lingite 2025

Market Size for Coal Other Than Lingite in Algeria

After three years of growth, the Algerian coal other than lingite market decreased by -6.9% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Exports from Algeria

In 2020, the amount of coal other than lingites exported from Algeria stood at X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 196% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2020, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coal other than lingite exports totaled $X in 2020. In general, exports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 444% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2020, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons) was the main destination for coal other than lingite exports from Algeria, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Morocco was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Morocco was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average coal other than lingite export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Morocco.

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to 0.0% per year.

Imports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of coal other than lingites, when their volume decreased by -6.4% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 258% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coal other than lingite imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 316%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of coal other than lingite to Algeria, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, coal other than lingite imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ukraine (X tons), with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia amounted to +12.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+59.4% per year) and Ukraine (+5.8% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coal other than lingites to Algeria, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine totaled +20.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (-2.5% per year) and Belgium (+45.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average coal other than lingite import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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