Luxembourg: Lignite Market 2025

Lignite Market Size in Luxembourg

The Luxembourg lignite market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lignite Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, the amount of lignites exported from Luxembourg fell remarkably to X tons, reducing by -85.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 2,365% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lignite exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2,051%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main destinations of lignite exports from Luxembourg.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -11.1%).

In value terms, the largest markets for lignite exported from Luxembourg were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of -7.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lignite export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lignite Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of lignites increased by 24% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lignite imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lignite to Luxembourg, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, lignite imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled -4.3%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lignites to Luxembourg, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to -3.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lignite import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 7.4% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lignite import price increased by +47.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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