SADC: Market for Coal Other Than Lingite 2025

Market Size for Coal Other Than Lingite in SADC

The SADC coal other than lingite market shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -14.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Coal Other Than Lingite in SADC

In value terms, coal other than lingite production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 156%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of coal other than lingites were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal other than lingite exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the major exporter of coal other than lingites in SADC, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 85% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons), comprising a 12% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (+118.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +118.0% from 2012-2022. While the share of Mozambique (+12 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-14.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest coal other than lingite supplier in SADC, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

In South Africa, coal other than lingite exports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 53% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 59%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 (+4.9%).

Imports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Imports in SADC

Coal other than lingite imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by 17% on the previous year. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +52.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal other than lingite imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the largest importer of coal other than lingites, generating 62% of total imports. Mauritius (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Madagascar (X tons). All these countries together held near 26% share of total imports. Mozambique (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +15.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (+39.5%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+22.7%), Zambia (+4.9%), Mauritius (+3.5%) and Swaziland (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +39.5% from 2012-2022. Madagascar experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of South Africa (+27 p.p.), Mozambique (+3.3 p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Swaziland (-1.7 p.p.), Madagascar (-6 p.p.) and Mauritius (-12.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coal other than lingites in SADC, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Madagascar, with a 3.8% share.

In South Africa, coal other than lingite imports increased at an average annual rate of +13.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (+6.6% per year) and Madagascar (-0.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 51%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Mauritius ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform