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Ghana: Coal Market 2024

Coal Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian coal market declined sharply to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a measured increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Coal Exports

Exports from Ghana

Coal exports from Ghana dropped to X tons in 2022, declining by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, coal exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Burkina Faso (X tons) was the main destination for coal exports from Ghana, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Burkina Faso stood at X%.

In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for coal exports from Ghana.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Burkina Faso stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average coal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Burkina Faso.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mali amounted to X% per year.

Coal Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, approx. X tons of coal were imported into Ghana; falling by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, coal imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main suppliers of coal imports to Ghana, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest coal suppliers to Ghana were South Africa ($X), the United States ($X) and Tanzania ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. Based on 2022 figures, coal import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

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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, accounting for 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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with an 8.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of coal to Ghana?

In value terms, the United States and South Africa constituted the largest coal suppliers to Ghana.

What are the leading importers of coal from Ghana?

In value terms, Burkina Faso remains the key foreign market for coal exports from Ghana.

What is the average export price for coal in Ghana?

In 2021, the average coal export price amounted to $66 per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for coal in Ghana?

In 2021, the average coal import price amounted to $59 per ton, surging by 35% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the coal market in Ghana. 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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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ghana
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
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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