South-Eastern Asia: Coal Market 2024

Coal Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

For the fifth year in a row, the Southeast Asian coal market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Coal Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, coal production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Coal Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of coal were exported in South-Eastern Asia; growing by X% against the previous year's figure. 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 recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Indonesia dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The Philippines (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to coal exports from Indonesia stood at X%. At the same time, the Philippines (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Indonesia increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest coal supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Indonesia, coal exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady 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 Indonesia ($X per ton), while the Philippines amounted to $X per ton.

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

Coal Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, coal imports in South-Eastern Asia skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% against the year before. Overall, imports saw a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of coal imports in 2022 were the Philippines (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons), together reaching X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. Cambodia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coal importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Malaysia ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, coal import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Indonesia ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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