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Brazil: Lignite Market 2024

Lignite Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian lignite market was estimated at $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Lignite Production in Brazil

In value terms, lignite production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 2,566%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Lignite Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, approx. X tons of lignites were exported from Brazil; jumping by 59% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 982% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lignite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 251% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons) was the main destination for lignite exports from Brazil, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, lignite exports to Bolivia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), eightfold.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bolivia stood at +101.3%.

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lignites exports from Brazil, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bolivia totaled +70.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lignite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -15.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 324% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile stood at $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uruguay (+47.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lignite Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, the amount of lignites imported into Brazil soared to X tons, with an increase of 56% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, lignite imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 272%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest lignite supplier to Brazil, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, lignite imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at +42.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.2% per year) and Colombia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lignites to Brazil, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 5.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +45.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+1.2% per year) and Colombia (+0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lignite import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 113% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+29.2%), 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 lignite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Germany, China and Turkey, with a combined 43% share of global consumption. Mongolia, the United States, Poland, India, Serbia, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and Lao People's Democratic Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

What are the largest producers of lignite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Germany, Indonesia and Turkey, together accounting for 42% of global production. These countries were followed by Mongolia, the United States, Poland, India, Serbia, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and Lao People's Democratic Republic, which together accounted for a further 46%.

What are the leading suppliers of lignite to Brazil?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of lignite to Brazil, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Lebanon, with a 1.3% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of lignite from Brazil?

In value terms, Mexico remains the key foreign market for lignite exports from Brazil, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bolivia, with an 11% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for lignite in Brazil?

The average lignite export price stood at $4,278 per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year.

What is the average import price for lignite in Brazil?

The average lignite import price stood at $3,116 per ton in 2021, reducing by -10.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lignite market in Brazil. 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 Brazil
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

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