Southern Asia: Market for Coal Other Than Lingite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other Than Lingite in Southern Asia

The South Asian coal other than lingite market rose slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +17.2% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coal Other Than Lingite in Southern Asia

In value terms, coal other than lingite production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 +9.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 69%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, coal other than lingite exports in Southern Asia reduced to X tons, approximately equating 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coal other than lingite 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 +4.6% 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 +130.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from India (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons), together recording 100% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of +6.4%).

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the largest coal other than lingite supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

In India, coal other than lingite exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+8.1%).

Imports of Coal Other Than Lingite

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, coal other than lingite imports in Southern Asia soared to X tons, rising by 32% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% 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 +37.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal other than lingite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a buoyant 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, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 92% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Pakistan (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) - together made up 7.5% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to coal other than lingite imports into India stood at +9.7%. At the same time, Bangladesh (+44.4%) and Pakistan (+14.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +44.4% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Bangladesh increased by +2.8 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coal other than lingites in Southern Asia, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 4.2% share of total imports.

In India, coal other than lingite imports expanded at an average annual rate of +12.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+14.9% per year) and Bangladesh (+44.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue 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 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 (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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