SADC: Coal Market 2025

Coal Market Size in SADC

The SADC coal market reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Coal Production in SADC

In value terms, coal production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Coal Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of coal was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the key exporter of coal, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mozambique increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest coal supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while South Africa stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Coal Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of coal imported in SADC soared to X tons, growing by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, coal imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the main importer of coal in SADC, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Mauritius (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Madagascar (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%). Mozambique (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Mozambique (X%), Madagascar (X%), Zambia (X%), Mauritius (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Madagascar and Mozambique increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coal in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Madagascar, with a X% share.

In South Africa, coal imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mauritius (X% per year) and Madagascar (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Namibia ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform