Central Asia: Market for Coal Other Than Lingite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other Than Lingite in Central Asia

The Central Asian coal other than lingite market declined to $X in 2022, falling by -9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coal Other Than Lingite in Central Asia

In value terms, coal other than lingite production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Exports in Central Asia

For the fourth consecutive year, Central Asia recorded growth in shipments abroad of coal other than lingites, which increased by 50% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate 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, coal other than lingite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 95% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), generating a 4.6% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of coal other than lingites. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+14.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +14.7% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan increased by +3.4 percentage points.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest coal other than lingite supplier in Central Asia, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+6.1%).

Imports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of coal other than lingites were imported in Central Asia; with a decrease of -33.4% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,044%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, coal other than lingite imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 211% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the main importer of coal other than lingites in Central Asia, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 48% of total imports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X tons) held a 26% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (23%). Tajikistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +35.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coal other than lingites in Central Asia, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 15% share.

In Kazakhstan, coal other than lingite imports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+49.5% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-5.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by 254% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+9.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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