MENA: Coal Market 2025

Coal Market Size in MENA

The MENA's coal market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Coal Production in MENA

In value terms, coal production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Coal Exports

Exports in MENA

Coal exports expanded notably to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coal exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the major exporter of coal, achieving X% of total exports. Oman (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Egypt (X tons) and Iran (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to coal exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Oman (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Iran (X%) and Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Iran and Egypt saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the largest coal supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with an X% share.

In Turkey, coal exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated modest growth 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 export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Coal Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, coal imports in MENA skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, coal imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the major importer of coal in MENA, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Morocco (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Israel (X%). The following importers - the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iran (X%), Morocco (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Israel (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.) and Iran (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Israel (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coal in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a X% share.

In Turkey, coal imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform