Price for Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in the United States - 2023

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  1. Price for Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in the United States
  4. Imports of Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in the United States

Price for Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in the United States (FOB) - 2023

In December 2023, the average export price for coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds amounted to $179 per ton, with an increase of 4.4% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2023 an increase of 6.4% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $206 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to December 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($260 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($81.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in the United States (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds stood at $168 per ton in December 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 when the average import price increased by 111% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $300 per ton. From June 2023 to December 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was Canada ($278 per ton), while the price for Colombia totaled $102 per ton.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in the United States

In 2022, the amount of coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds exported from the United States soared to 115M tons, with an increase of 61% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed noticeable growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds soared to $17.4B in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India1,2349711,3163,35039.5%
Netherlands9724917822,42035.5%
Brazil1,0067428531,60916.9%
Japan1,2934936421,4473.8%
Germany14061.620587183.9%
China1271872,33182786.7%
Canada5514293956294.5%
Poland16510619262856.1%
South Korea39328316753110.6%
United Kingdom16911419248241.8%
Egypt32477.11654108.2%
Austria353182171350-0.3%
Morocco22564.4150177-7.7%
Others2,5931,6651,9073,70512.6%
Total9,5445,8669,46817,43522.2%

Top Export Markets for Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated from the United States in 2022:

  1. India (35.1M tons)
  2. Japan (12.0M tons)
  3. Netherlands (10.7M tons)
  4. Germany (7.5M tons)
  5. Egypt (5.9M tons)
  6. Brazil (5.6M tons)
  7. South Korea (5.3M tons)
  8. Canada (3.4M tons)
  9. China (2.6M tons)
  10. Austria (2.3M tons)
  11. Poland (2.2M tons)
  12. United Kingdom (2.2M tons)
  13. Morocco (2.0M tons)

Imports of Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in the United States

In 2022, approx. 3.8M tons of coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds were imported into the United States; picking up by 49% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild descent.

In value terms, imports of coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerateds surged to $512M in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Colombia2001121262599.0%
Canada14344.414325220.8%
Indonesia30.93.9N/AN/A-87.4%
Others0.13.30.11.4141.0%
Total37316426951211.1%

Top Suppliers of Coal; Bituminous, Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated to the United States in 2022:

  1. Colombia (2.4M tons)
  2. Canada (1.4M tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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