Price for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in the United States - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in the United States (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in the United States
- Exports of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in the United States
Price for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in the United States (CIF) - 2022
The average import price for pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses stood at $774 per ton in 2022, growing by 20% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses increased by +63.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $805 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
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 China ($1,086 per ton), while the price for the UK ($652 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in the United States (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses stood at $829 per ton in 2022, jumping by 57% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 400%. The export price peaked at $2,635 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($973 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico stood at $527 per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+25.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in the United States
After three years of growth, purchases abroad of pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses decreased by -74.1% to 1.8K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 277% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 6.9K tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.
In value terms, imports of pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses declined remarkably to $1.4M in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 414%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $4.5M, and then fell significantly in the following year.
| Import of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in the United States (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United Kingdom | N/A | 25.4 | N/A | 717 | 431.3% |
| China | 361 | 148 | 1,245 | 543 | 14.6% |
| India | N/A | 71.2 | 74.8 | 65.8 | -3.9% |
| Mexico | N/A | N/A | N/A | 49.0 | 0% |
| Germany | 242 | 33.9 | 70.0 | N/A | -46.2% |
| Japan | N/A | 508 | 3,072 | N/A | 504.7% |
| Others | 62.2 | 83.9 | 13.4 | 14.7 | -38.2% |
| Total | 665 | 871 | 4,475 | 1,390 | 27.9% |
Top Suppliers of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars to the United States in 2022:
- United Kingdom (1099.9 tons)
- China (500.4 tons)
- India (100.9 tons)
- Mexico (75.2 tons)
Exports of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in the United States
In 2022, approx. 41 tons of pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses were exported from the United States; declining by -38.7% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The smallest decline of -1.4% was in 2020.
In value terms, exports of pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses shrank modestly to $34K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 19%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $84K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.
| Export of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in the United States (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Colombia | 44.2 | 33.8 | N/A | 27.1 | -15.0% |
| Mexico | 26.8 | 38.2 | 15.5 | 7.0 | -36.1% |
| Japan | N/A | N/A | 11.3 | N/A | 0% |
| Greece | N/A | N/A | 5.5 | N/A | 0% |
| Costa Rica | N/A | 12.3 | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | N/A | N/A | 3.2 | N/A | 0% |
| Total | 71.1 | 84.4 | 35.4 | 34.1 | -21.7% |
Top Export Markets for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars from the United States in 2022:
- Colombia (27.8 tons)
- Mexico (13.3 tons)
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