SADC: Market for Coal Other than Lignite 2024

Market Size for Coal Other than Lignite in SADC

The SADC coal other than lignite market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coal Other than Lignite in SADC

In value terms, coal other than lignite production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coal Other than Lignite

Exports in SADC

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of coal other than lignites, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the main exporter of coal other than lignites in SADC, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons), creating an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to coal other than lignite exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mozambique increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest coal other than lignite supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, coal other than lignite exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while South Africa stood at $X per ton.

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

Imports of Coal Other than Lignite

Imports in SADC

Coal other than lignite imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by X% on 2021. Total imports indicated buoyant growth 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, coal other than lignite imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the major importer of coal other than lignites in SADC, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Mauritius (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Madagascar (X%). Namibia (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to coal other than lignite imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Zambia (X%), Madagascar (X%), Mauritius (X%), Swaziland (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. South Africa (X p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Swaziland, Madagascar, Namibia and Mauritius saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In South Africa, coal other than 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: Mauritius (X% per year) and Madagascar (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild 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 was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Madagascar ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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