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Colombia: Coal Market 2025

Coal Market Size in Colombia

In 2022, the Colombian coal market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, consumption saw a strong expansion. Coal consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Coal Production in Colombia

In value terms, coal production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Coal Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, shipments abroad of coal increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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. Overall, exports posted a measured expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main destinations of coal exports from Colombia, together comprising X% of total exports. Israel, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Germany, the United States, Spain, Guatemala, Ireland, Poland and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Israel ($X) constituted the largest markets for coal exported from Colombia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Chile, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Poland, the United States, Mexico, Spain, Germany, Ireland and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Coal Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of coal was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Venezuela (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of coal to Colombia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, coal imports from Venezuela exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Venezuela was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest coal suppliers to Colombia were Venezuela ($X), the United States ($X) and Peru ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average coal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (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?

The country with the largest volume of coal consumption was China, 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, accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, coal production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, fivefold. Indonesia ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of coal to Colombia?

In value terms, the largest coal suppliers to Colombia were Peru, the United States and Russia, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of coal from Colombia?

In value terms, Turkey remains the key foreign market for coal exports from Colombia, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 10% share.

What is the average export price for coal in Colombia?

In 2021, the average coal export price amounted to $79 per ton, with an increase of 24% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for coal in Colombia?

The average coal import price stood at $423 per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the coal market in Colombia. 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 Colombia
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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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 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024