Italy: Market for Coal Other Than Lingite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other Than Lingite in Italy

In 2022, the Italian coal other than lingite market increased by 165% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded 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 remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of coal other than lingites exported from Italy soared to X tons, growing by 46% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 224% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coal other than lingite exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 299%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for coal other than lingite exports from Italy, with a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, coal other than lingite exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ukraine (X tons), with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to -3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+0.1% per year) and Ukraine (+71.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for coal other than lingites exports from Italy, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain totaled +7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+12.3% per year) and Ukraine (+74.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average coal other than lingite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 France (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of coal other than lingites increased by 112% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coal other than lingite imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a slight expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tons), Russia (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of coal other than lingite imports to Italy, together comprising 68% of total imports. Indonesia, the United States, Australia, Kazakhstan and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +66.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coal other than lingite suppliers to Italy were Russia ($X), South Africa ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 64% of total imports. Indonesia, Australia, Colombia, Kazakhstan and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +81.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal other than lingite import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 102%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($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 (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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