Updated Feb 7, 2023 01:24

Lignite Imports in Mexico

Imports
After two years of decline, overseas purchases of lignite increased by % to tons in . In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at tons in 2019; however, from to , imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lignite imports stood at $ in . Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by %. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $ in 2011; however, from 2012 to , imports remained at a lower figure.


Imports by Country
In , the United States ( tons) constituted the largest supplier of lignite to Mexico, accounting for a % share of total imports. Moreover, lignite imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada ( tons), sevenfold.

From 2007 to , the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($) constituted the largest supplier of lignite to Mexico, comprising % of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($), with a % share of total imports.

From 2007 to , the average annual growth rate of value from the United States was relatively modest.


Import Prices by Country
In , the average lignite import price amounted to $ per ton, falling by -% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average import price increased by % against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $ per ton. From 2011 to , the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($ per ton), while the price for Canada totaled $ per ton.

From 2007 to , the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-%).