MENA: Market for Coal Other than Lignite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other than Lignite in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's coal other than lignite market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption posted a resilient increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Coal Other than Lignite in MENA

In value terms, coal other than lignite production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coal Other than Lignite

Exports in MENA

In 2022, overseas shipments of coal other than lignites decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coal other than lignite exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Egypt (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Iran (X%). The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the coal other than lignites exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Iran (X%) and Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Iran and Egypt saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the largest coal other than lignite supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

In Turkey, coal other than lignite exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Coal Other than Lignite

Imports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of coal other than lignites imported in MENA surged to X tons, growing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, coal other than lignite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the key importer of coal other than lignites in MENA, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Morocco (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Israel (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Egypt (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the coal other than lignites imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Israel (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey and Morocco increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coal other than lignites in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate increase 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%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum 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 Israel ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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