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Portugal: Coal Market 2024

Coal Market Size in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese coal market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a sharp downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Coal Production in Portugal

In value terms, coal production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Coal Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, exports of coal from Portugal dropped to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021. In general, exports recorded a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for coal exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, coal exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for coal exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at X.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average coal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a significant increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Coal Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, overseas purchases of coal decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coal imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main coal supplier to Portugal, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to X%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coal to Portugal.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average coal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted resilient growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for coal in the world?

The country with the largest volume of coal consumption was China, comprising approx. 51% of total volume. Moreover, coal consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 6.9% share.

What are the largest producers of coal in the world?

China remains the largest coal producing country worldwide, accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, coal production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with an 8.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of coal to Portugal?

In value terms, Spain constituted the largest supplier of coal to Portugal, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Colombia, with a 22% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of coal from Portugal?

In value terms, Spain remains the key foreign market for coal exports from Portugal, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Angola, with a 15% share.

What is the average export price for coal in Portugal?

The average coal export price stood at $205 per ton in 2021, increasing by 55% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for coal in Portugal?

The average coal import price stood at $104 per ton in 2021, surging by 40% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the coal market in Portugal. 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
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Portugal
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