Japan: Market for Coal Other Than Lingite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other Than Lingite in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese coal other than lingite market increased by 133% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Exports from Japan

Coal other than lingite exports from Japan reduced notably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -26.1% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 920%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coal other than lingite exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 265% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for coal other than lingite exports from Japan, accounting for a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, coal other than lingite exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Indonesia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+39.0% per year) and Vietnam (+32.3% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for coal other than lingites exports from Japan, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Indonesia amounted to -4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+35.3% per year) and Vietnam (+38.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average coal other than lingite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 166% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Vietnam (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of coal other than lingites increased by 129% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest coal other than lingite supplier to Japan, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, coal other than lingite imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia amounted to +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+5.3% per year) and Canada (+10.9% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coal other than lingites to Japan, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia stood at +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+6.4% per year) and Canada (+5.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal other than lingite import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Australia ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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