France: Market for Coal Other Than Lingite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other Than Lingite in France

In 2022, the French coal other than lingite market increased by 144% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of coal other than lingites exported from France dropped remarkably to X tons, which is down by -63.4% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 333% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, coal other than lingite exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 416%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of coal other than lingite exports from France, with a combined 76% share of total exports.

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 +845.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for coal other than lingites exports from France, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland amounted to +912.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-10.5% per year) and Thailand (+12.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average coal other than lingite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Albania (+52.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of coal other than lingites increased by 116% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coal other than lingite imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest coal other than lingite supplier to France, with a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, coal other than lingite imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), twofold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia amounted to +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+3.7% per year) and the United States (-4.4% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coal other than lingites to France, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia totaled +1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-4.2% per year) and South Africa (+5.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal other than lingite import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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