MERCOSUR: Lignite Market 2024

Lignite Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR lignite market reached $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Lignite Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, lignite production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Lignite Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of lignites were exported in MERCOSUR; waning by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lignite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Colombia represented the key exporter of lignites in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Chile (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Colombia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lignites exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Chile (X%) and Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (X p.p.), Colombia (X p.p.) and Chile (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest lignite supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Brazil, lignite exports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Colombia ($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 export price figures.

Lignite Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of lignites, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lignite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together creating X% of total imports. Ecuador (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Chile (X%). Argentina (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

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

In Brazil, lignite 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: Colombia (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while Argentina ($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 more modest paces of growth.

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