Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Ecuador - 2022

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  1. Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Ecuador (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Ecuador
  4. Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Ecuador

Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets amounted to $940 per ton, jumping by 57% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 62%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,390 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +5.0% per year.

Price for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Ecuador (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets amounted to $49 per ton, with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 27%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $863 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Peru.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Peru amounted to -23.0% per year.

Imports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Ecuador

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets decreased by -70.2% to 77 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 575 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets contracted notably to $73K in 2022. Overall, imports faced a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of -29.3% was in 2021.

Import of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Ecuador (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States32122015572.8-39.0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total32122015572.8-39.0%

Top Suppliers of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet to Ecuador in 2022:

  1. United States (77.4 tons)

Exports of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Ecuador

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets decreased by -5.9% to 15 tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 93% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jets stood at $756 in 2022. In general, exports saw a mild shrinkage.

Export of Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet in Ecuador (USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Peru784765747756-1.2%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total784765747756-1.2%

Top Export Markets for Lignite; Whether or Not Pulverised, But Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet from Ecuador in 2022:

  1. Peru (15.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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