Price for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in South Korea - 2022
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- Price for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in South Korea (FOB) - 2022
- Price for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in South Korea (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in South Korea
- Imports of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in South Korea
Price for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in South Korea (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses stood at $989 per ton in December 2022, falling by -2.4% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated a mild increase from December 2021 to December 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on December 2022 figures, export price for pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses increased by +13.8% against September 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 when the average export price increased by 22% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $1,516 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to December 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was China ($1,013 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia totaled $712 per ton.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+2.3%).
Price for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in South Korea (CIF) - 2022
The average import price for pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses stood at $1,607 per ton in December 2022, surging by 10% against the previous month. Overall, the import price posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2022 when the average import price increased by 183% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2,023 per ton. From February 2022 to December 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was Japan ($1,620 per ton), while the price for China totaled $1,408 per ton.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in South Korea
In 2022, the amount of pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses exported from South Korea declined rapidly to 54K tons, waning by -19.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 163% against the previous year.
In value terms, exports of pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses totaled $61M in 2022. In general, exports faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 103% against the previous year.
| Export of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in South Korea (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 96.9 | 27.9 | 57.2 | 58.2 | -15.6% |
| Germany | N/A | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 260.6% |
| Netherlands | 1.8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 2.1 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.0 | -21.9% |
| Total | 101 | 29.0 | 58.9 | 60.5 | -15.7% |
Top Export Markets for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars from South Korea in 2022:
- China (51.3K tons)
- Germany (1.4K tons)
Imports of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in South Korea
In 2022, the amount of pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses imported into South Korea reduced to 7.9K tons, dropping by -7.9% compared with the year before. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 23%.
In value terms, imports of pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses rose to $8.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year.
| Import of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in South Korea (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Japan | 8.2 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.6 | -2.5% |
| China | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.6 | -15.7% |
| South Africa | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0% |
| Others | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Total | 9.2 | 6.7 | 7.9 | 8.2 | -3.8% |
Top Suppliers of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars to South Korea in 2022:
- Japan (7.1K tons)
- China (0.7K tons)
- South Africa (0.2K tons)
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