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Australia: Coal Market 2024

Coal Market Size in Australia

After two years of growth, the Australian coal market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Coal consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Coal Production in Australia

In value terms, coal production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Coal production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Coal Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, shipments abroad of coal was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports posted a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for coal exports from Australia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, coal exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for coal exports from Australia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Japan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average coal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Coal Imports

Imports into Australia

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of coal increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coal imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of coal imports to Australia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Russia, China and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coal suppliers to Australia were the UK ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Colombia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Russia, China and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Russia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for coal in the world?

China remains the largest coal consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 51% of total volume. Moreover, coal consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 6.9% share.

What are the largest producers of coal in the world?

China remains the largest coal producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 47% of total volume. Moreover, coal production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with an 8.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of coal to Australia?

In value terms, the largest coal suppliers to Australia were the UK, Colombia and Vietnam, with a combined 46% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of coal from Australia?

In value terms, the largest markets for coal exported from Australia were Japan, India and South Korea, together comprising 69% of total exports. These countries were followed by Taiwan Chinese), Vietnam, the Netherlands, Indonesia, Brazil, Malaysia and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What is the average export price for coal in Australia?

The average coal export price stood at $127 per ton in 2021, increasing by 32% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for coal in Australia?

The average coal import price stood at $142 per ton in 2021, surging by 2.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the coal market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023