Serbia - Coal - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Coal Price in Serbia - 2023

Contents:

  1. Coal Price in Serbia (CIF) - 2022
  2. Coal Price in Serbia (FOB) - 2022
  3. Coal Imports in Serbia
  4. Coal Exports in Serbia

Coal Price in Serbia (CIF) - 2022

The average coal import price stood at $101 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $104 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($187 per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($46 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Coal Price in Serbia (FOB) - 2022

The average coal export price stood at $66 per ton in 2022, dropping by -30.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $125 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was North Macedonia ($104 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled $61 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to North Macedonia (-1.6%).

Coal Imports in Serbia

In 2022, the amount of coal imported into Serbia surged to 2.4M tons, growing by 262% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coal imports skyrocketed to $246M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Coal in Serbia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Bosnia and Herzegovina11.711.713.082.091.4%
Czech Republic6.38.211.530.068.2%
Russia30.719.536.325.2-6.4%
Bulgaria3.62.00.918.773.2%
IndonesiaN/AN/AN/A17.20%
RomaniaN/A0.8N/A16.3351.4%
Montenegro5.95.27.415.237.1%
Others0.10.10.841.3644.7%
Total58.247.569.924661.7%

Top Suppliers of Coal to Serbia in 2022:

  1. Bosnia and Herzegovina (963.8K tons)
  2. Bulgaria (408.8K tons)
  3. Romania (236.9K tons)
  4. Montenegro (236.6K tons)
  5. Czech Republic (189.3K tons)
  6. Russia (134.8K tons)
  7. Indonesia (121.6K tons)

Coal Exports in Serbia

In 2022, overseas shipments of coal were finally on the rise to reach 59K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt decline.

In value terms, coal exports dropped slightly to $3.9M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $4.2M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Coal in Serbia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Bosnia and Herzegovina1.61.10.53.226.0%
North Macedonia1.73.13.40.5-33.5%
Others0.10.1N/A0.10.0%
Total3.44.23.93.94.7%

Top Export Markets for Coal from Serbia in 2022:

  1. Bosnia and Herzegovina (52.8K tons)
  2. North Macedonia (5.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the coal market in Serbia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Trade (exports and imports) in Serbia
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
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    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE
      3. TRADE BALANCE
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2023
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      3. Market Value, 2012–2023
      4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      2. Market Value, 2012–2023
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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