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Nigeria: Market for Coal Other Than Lingite 2025

Market Size for Coal Other Than Lingite in Nigeria

The Nigerien coal other than lingite market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 89% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Coal Other Than Lingite in Nigeria

In value terms, coal other than lingite production plummeted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 51,611%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Exports from Nigeria

Coal other than lingite exports from Nigeria soared to X tons in 2022, picking up by 112% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 332% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal other than lingite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 575%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

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

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Niger totaled +135.4%.

In value terms, Niger ($X) and Benin ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for coal other than lingite exported from Nigeria worldwide.

Niger, with a CAGR of +135.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal other than lingite export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average 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 Benin ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger stood at $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Niger (0.0%).

Imports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, purchases abroad of coal other than lingites was finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 24,271% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coal other than lingite imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12,893%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main supplier of coal other than lingite to Nigeria, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa amounted to +26.4%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coal other than lingites to Nigeria.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa stood at +23.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coal other than lingite import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -59.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 279%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -2.1% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for coal other than lingite in the world?

China remains the largest coal other than lingite consuming country worldwide, accounting for 54% of total volume. Moreover, coal other than lingite consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, fourfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.8% share.

What are the largest producers of coal other than lingite in the world?

The country with the largest volume of coal other than lingite production was China, comprising approx. 52% of total volume. Moreover, coal other than lingite production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, sixfold. Indonesia ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of coal other than lingite to Nigeria?

In value terms, South Africa constituted the largest supplier of coal other than lingite to Nigeria.

What are the leading importers of coal other than lingite from Nigeria?

In value terms, Niger remains the key foreign market for coal other than lingite exports from Nigeria, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Qatar, with a 9.7% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for coal other than lingite in Nigeria?

The average coal other than lingite export price stood at $119 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 56% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for coal other than lingite in Nigeria?

In 2021, the average coal other than lingite import price amounted to $110 per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for coal other than lingite in Nigeria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nigeria
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024