MERCOSUR: Market for Coal Other than Lignite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other than Lignite in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR coal other than lignite market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a measured 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 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Coal Other than Lignite in MERCOSUR

In value terms, coal other than lignite production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coal Other than Lignite

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of coal other than lignites was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion 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. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal other than lignite exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded temperate growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of coal other than lignites, namely Colombia, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Colombia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the coal other than lignites exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) also remains the largest coal other than lignite supplier in MERCOSUR.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Colombia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Colombia amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Coal Other than Lignite

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, purchases abroad of coal other than lignites increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal other than lignite imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Chile (X tons) dominates imports structure, together creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), constituting an X% share of total imports. Peru (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coal other than lignites in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate expansion 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 other than lignite import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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