Netherlands: Market for Coal Other Than Lingite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other Than Lingite in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch coal other than lingite market increased by 158% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed prominent growth. Coal other than lingite consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Coal Other Than Lingite in the Netherlands

In value terms, coal other than lingite production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of coal other than lingites decreased by -33.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 272%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, coal other than lingite exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 300% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for coal other than lingite exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. It was followed by France (X tons), with a 2.6% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-9.7% per year) and Belgium (-4.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for coal other than lingites exports from the Netherlands, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-0.4% per year) and Luxembourg (+25.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal other than lingite export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, coal other than lingite export price increased by +51.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Imports into the Netherlands

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of coal other than lingites decreased by -50.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, coal other than lingite imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 189% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of coal other than lingite to the Netherlands, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, coal other than lingite imports from Colombia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), twofold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Colombia totaled -1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+1.8% per year) and South Africa (+226.4% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the largest coal other than lingite suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 80% of total imports.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +268.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($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 (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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