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Norway: Lignite Market 2024

Lignite Market Size in Norway

In 2022, the Norwegian lignite market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, faced a precipitous decline. Lignite consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lignite Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, overseas shipments of lignites decreased by -9.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lignite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 90%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for lignite exports from Norway, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark stood at +3.3%.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lignites exports from Norway.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark totaled -3.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lignite export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 29% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Denmark.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Denmark amounted to -6.6% per year.

Lignite Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lignites was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 247% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lignite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of lignite imports to Norway, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +5.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lignites to Norway, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 29% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled -3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-41.8% per year) and Canada (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lignite import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -21.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lignite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Germany, China and Turkey, together comprising 43% of global consumption. Mongolia, the United States, Poland, India, Serbia, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and Lao People's Democratic Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

What are the largest producers of lignite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Germany, Indonesia and Turkey, with a combined 42% share of global production. These countries were followed by Mongolia, the United States, Poland, India, Serbia, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and Lao People's Democratic Republic, which together accounted for a further 46%.

What are the leading suppliers of lignite to Norway?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of lignite to Norway, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Lebanon, with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.

What are the leading importers of lignite from Norway?

In value terms, the Netherlands remains the key foreign market for lignite exports from Norway, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Denmark, with a 14% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for lignite in Norway?

In 2021, the average lignite export price amounted to $685 per ton, increasing by 37% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lignite in Norway?

In 2021, the average lignite import price amounted to $804 per ton, dropping by -2.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lignite market in Norway. 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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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Norway
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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023