Southern Asia: Coal Market 2024

Coal Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian coal market was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion 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 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Coal Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, coal production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured growth 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Coal Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of coal exported in Southern Asia contracted to X tons, approximately mirroring 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coal exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a tangible 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from India (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons), together finishing at X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the largest coal supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Afghanistan totaled $X per ton.

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

Coal Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of coal were imported in Southern Asia; rising by X% against 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Imports by Country

India prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to coal imports into India stood at X%. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%) and Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Bangladesh and Pakistan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coal in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In India, coal imports increased 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: Pakistan (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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