Egypt: Lignite Market 2025

Lignite Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian lignite market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lignite Production in Egypt

In value terms, lignite production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Lignite Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, the amount of lignites exported from Egypt fell sharply to X tons, waning by -36% against 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 269%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lignite exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 328%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), India (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of lignite exports from Egypt, with a combined 76% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +66.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for lignites exports from Egypt, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +66.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+35.6% per year) and Italy (+10.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lignite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 56% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Germany (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lignite Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, the amount of lignites imported into Egypt surged to X tons, jumping by 178% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 1,053%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lignite imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 775% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of lignite imports to Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +20.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Ukraine ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest lignite suppliers to Egypt, with a combined 99.9% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lignite import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -39.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 47%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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