Metallurgical Coal Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast (2022-2027) by Type, End-User, and Region

Metallurgical Coal Market size was valued at US$ 14.10 Bn. in 2021 and the total revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.4% from 2022 to 2027, reaching nearly US$ 16.26 Bn.

Metallurgical Coal Market Overview:

Metallurgical Coal Market is expected to reach US$ 16.26 Bn. by 2027. Metallurgical coal is a black sedimentary rock that can be found deep beneath the earth's surface. It has a greater carbon content and is often low in moisture, making it an important component of the steel-making process. This report focuses on the different segments of the Metallurgical Coal market (Type, End-User, and Region). This report examines the top industry players and regions in depth (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America). It's a comprehensive look at today's rapid advancements in a range of fields. Facts and figures, visualisations, and presentations are used to highlight the primary data analysis from 2017 to 2020. The market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges for Metallurgical Coal are examined in this report. The MMR report's investment suggestions are based on a thorough examination of the current competitive environment in the Metallurgical Coal market. Metallurgical Coal Market To know about the Research Methodology :- Request Free Sample Report

Metallurgical Coal Market Dynamics:

During the forecast period, demand for metallurgical coal has increased due to the growth of the metal and infrastructure industries. Furthermore, the demand for steel is linked to or dependent on the need for metallurgical coal. Furthermore, approximately 640 kilogrammes of coal is required to create 1 tonne of steel. In addition, in classic oxygen-based furnace procedures, the furnace is a critical process in steel production. China, the world's largest producer and consumer of coking coal, produced around 854 million metric tonnes from 2016 to 2017 and is expected to continue to increase significantly during the forecast period. Increased demand for metallurgical coal, particularly in developing countries, has a beneficial impact on the market for metallurgical coal. The rising price of metallurgical coal, which is mostly due to supply shortages, raises demand for coking coal. One of the key factors affecting the steelmaking sector globally is re-pricing. The metallurgical coal market is benefiting from government attempts to provide various sorts of subsidiaries and promotional operations. Companies are increasing their investment in the metallurgical coal market due to consistent prices, notwithstanding metallurgical coal's low prices. As a result, the market for metallurgical coal is expected to grow during the forecast period. Using Self-Driving Vehicles in Underground Mining To increase efficiency, coal mining companies are utilising autonomous mining vehicles and mobile equipment management systems that include fleet tracking, proximity detection, and remote machine operation. Autonomous machines outperform manually operated equipment in terms of fuel efficiency, productivity, vehicle durability, and overall machine performance. Caterpillar, for example, has developed semi-autonomous LHDs for use in underground mining operations at the Newmont mine in Nevada. Caterpillar operates two mines in Western Australia with a completely autonomous fleet of mining trucks. Rio Tinto mines with autonomous vehicles saw a 12 percent boost in production and a 13 percent reduction in load and carry expenses. Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., a Chinese multinational heavy equipment manufacturing business, introduced two SKT90E wide-body, completely autonomous mining trucks for mining sites in China in June 2020, following the trend. The vehicles can track their own routes, load and unload supplies, and park themselves. 3D Mine Visualizers are used To acquire a real-time digital representation of a mine, coal mining businesses use 3D mine visualizers. A three-dimensional mine visualizer creates a three-dimensional representation of the mine plan and sends it to the operator. Information on the model is accessible via a web-based interface from any connected device. It has full 3D recording and playback capabilities, allowing operators to review and evaluate historical data in order to enhance efficiency and find best practises. Large-scale mining sites benefit tremendously from 3D mine visualizers. It's a useful tool for planning operations, assessing trouble areas, and monitoring mine development over time. 3D visualizer systems are available from companies like Sandvik and Komatsu. Following suit, Maptek, an Australian mining technology company, partnered with LlamaZOO in 2018 to deliver enhanced data visualisation in 3D for mining customers. Users can utilise the 3D visualisation to track operations from source to port or facility using high-resolution 3D spatial data, as well as build hypothetical situations with 360-degree photos and export them to other more traditional media access points like the web. LlamaZOO is a software firm established in Columbia that creates 3D data visualisation solutions for mining, oil and gas, and other industries.

Metallurgical Coal Market Segment Analysis:

The Metallurgical Coal Market is segmented by Type, and End-User. Based on the Type, the market is segmented into Hard coking coals (HCC), Semi-soft coking coal (SSCC), and Pulverized coal injection (PCI). Hard coking coals (HCC) type segment is expected to hold the largest market share of xx% by 2027. Hard coking coal (HCC) is the most expensive type of coking coal (also referred to as metallurgical coals). HCC is used exclusively in the blast furnace process to produce steel. It is a critical component of this process and cannot be substituted in any way. Elan HCC, Atrum's major project, is a globally scarce asset. Elan is a shallow, large-scale deposition of Tier 1 HCC near existing rail and port infrastructure with excess capacity, all in a first-class operating jurisdiction. Semi-soft coking coal (SSCC) segment is expected to grow rapidly at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period 2022-2027. In the coke mix, semi-soft coking coal (SSCC) or weak coking coal is employed, although this results in low coke quality and an increase in contaminants. Because thermal coal and SSCC are interchangeable, SSCC prices have a strong association with thermal coal prices. Metallurgical Coal Market Based on the End-User, the market is segmented into Iron and Steel, Chemical and Pharmaceutical, Paper and Pulp, and Others. Iron and Steel segment is expected to grow rapidly at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period 2022-2027. This is due to the increasing use of the Metallurgical Coal in Iron and Steel industries in the world as Metallurgical Coal offers multiple benefits to this industries.

Metallurgical Coal Market Regional Insights:

Asia Pacific region is expected to dominate the Metallurgical Coal Market during the forecast period 2022-2027. Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share of xx% by 2027. The Asia Pacific Metallurgical Coal market is expected to be driven by increased consumer awareness, government initiatives, and the hosting of various promotional activities. The majority of market participants have a strong presence in Asia Pacific, and the increasing use of metallurgical coal in various industries is expected to drive demand for metallurgical coal during the forecast period. This region have experienced significant growth as a result of mergers and acquisitions of significant key companies. Growing investment in metallurgical coal spectrometers has opened up new opportunities in China, compared to the Japanese market. The objective of the report is to present a comprehensive analysis of the Global Metallurgical Coal Market to the stakeholders in the industry. The past and current status of the industry with the forecasted market size and trends are presented in the report with the analysis of complicated data in simple language. The report covers all the aspects of the industry with a dedicated study of key players that include market leaders, followers, and new entrants. PORTER, PESTEL analysis with the potential impact of micro-economic factors of the market has been presented in the report. External as well as internal factors that are supposed to affect the business positively or negatively have been analyzed, which will give a clear futuristic view of the industry to the decision-makers. The reports also help in understanding the Global Metallurgical Coal Market dynamic and structure by analyzing the market segments and projecting the Global Metallurgical Coal Market size. Clear representation of competitive analysis of key players by Distribution Channel, price, financial position, product portfolio, growth strategies, and regional presence in the Metallurgical Coal Market make the report investor’s guide.

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Global Metallurgical Coal Market
Report Coverage Details
Base Year: 2021 Forecast Period: 2022-2027
Historical Data: 2017 to 2021 Market Size in 2021: US $ 14.10 Bn.
Forecast Period 2022 to 2027 CAGR: 2.4% Market Size in 2027: US $ 16.26 Bn.
Segments Covered: by Type • Hard coking coals (HCC) • Semi-soft coking coal (SSCC) • Pulverized coal injection (PCI)
by End-User • Iron and Steel • Chemical and Pharmaceutical • Paper and Pulp • Others

Metallurgical Coal Market, by Region

• North America • Europe • Asia Pacific • South America • Middle East and Africa

Metallurgical Coal Market Key Players

Coal India Limited • China Shenhua Energy Company • Peabody Energy • Beijing Jingmei Group Co. Ltd • China National Coal Group Co., Ltd • Arch Coal, Inc. • Anglo American • RWE AG • BHP Billito • Alpha Natural Resources • Cloud Peak Energy • Datong Coal Industry Company Limited • PT Adaro Energy • Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited • Murray Energy Corporation Frequently Asked Questions: 1] Which region is expected to hold the highest share in the Metallurgical Coal Market? Ans. Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the highest share in the Metallurgical Coal Market. 2] Who are the top key players in the Metallurgical Coal Market? Ans. Coal India Limited, China Shenhua Energy Company, Peabody Energy, Beijing Jingmei Group Co. Ltd, China National Coal Group Co., Ltd, Arch Coal, Inc., and Anglo American are the top key players in the Metallurgical Coal Market. 3] Which segment is expected to hold the largest market share in the Metallurgical Coal Market by 2027? Ans. Hard coking coals (HCC) segment is expected to hold the largest market share in the Metallurgical Coal Market by 2027. 4] What is the market size of the Metallurgical Coal Market by 2027? Ans. The market size of the Metallurgical Coal Market is expected to reach US $16.26 Bn. by 2027. 5] What was the market size of the Metallurgical Coal Market in 2021? Ans. The market size of the Metallurgical Coal Market was worth US $14.10 Bn. in 2021.
1. Global Metallurgical Coal Market: Research Methodology 2. Global Metallurgical Coal Market: Executive Summary 2.1 Market Overview and Definitions 2.1.1. Introduction to the Global Metallurgical Coal Market 2.2. Summary 2.1.1. Key Findings 2.1.2. Recommendations for Investors 2.1.3. Recommendations for Market Leaders 2.1.4. Recommendations for New Market Entry 3. Global Metallurgical Coal Market: Competitive Analysis 3.1 MMR Competition Matrix 3.1.1. Market Structure by region 3.1.2. Competitive Benchmarking of Key Players 3.2 Consolidation in the Market 3.2.1 M&A by region 3.3 Key Developments by Companies 3.4 Market Drivers 3.5 Market Restraints 3.6 Market Opportunities 3.7 Market Challenges 3.8 Market Dynamics 3.9 PORTERS Five Forces Analysis 3.10 PESTLE 3.11 Regulatory Landscape by region • North America • Europe • Asia Pacific • The Middle East and Africa • South America 3.12 COVID-19 Impact 4. Global Metallurgical Coal Market Segmentation 4.1 Global Metallurgical Coal Market, by Type (2022-2027) • Hard coking coals (HCC) • Semi-soft coking coal (SSCC) • Pulverized coal injection (PCI) 4.2 Global Metallurgical Coal Market, by End-User (2022-2027) • Iron and Steel • Chemical and Pharmaceutical • Paper and Pulp • Others 5. North America Metallurgical Coal Market (2022-2027) 5.1 North America Metallurgical Coal Market, by Type (2022-2027) • Hard coking coals (HCC) • Semi-soft coking coal (SSCC) • Pulverized coal injection (PCI) 5.2 North America Metallurgical Coal Market, by End-User (2022-2027) • Iron and Steel • Chemical and Pharmaceutical • Paper and Pulp • Others 5.3 North America Metallurgical Coal Market, by Country (2022-2027) • United States • Canada • Mexico 6. Europe Metallurgical Coal Market (2022-2027) 6.1. Europe Metallurgical Coal Market, by Type (2022-2027) 6.2. Europe Metallurgical Coal Market, by End-User (2022-2027) 6.3. Europe Metallurgical Coal Market, by Country (2022-2027) • UK • France • Germany • Italy • Spain • Sweden • Austria • Rest Of Europe 7. Asia Pacific Metallurgical Coal Market (2022-2027) 7.1. Asia Pacific Metallurgical Coal Market, by Type (2022-2027) 7.2. Asia Pacific Metallurgical Coal Market, by End-User (2022-2027) 7.3. Asia Pacific Metallurgical Coal Market, by Country (2022-2027) • China • India • Japan • South Korea • Australia • ASEAN • Rest Of APAC 8. South America Metallurgical Coal Market (2022-2027) 8.1. South America Metallurgical Coal Market, by Type (2022-2027) 8.2. South America Metallurgical Coal Market, by End-User (2022-2027) 8.3. South America Metallurgical Coal Market, by Country (2022-2027) • Brazil • Argentina • Rest Of South America 9. Middle East and Africa Metallurgical Coal Market (2022-2027) 9.1 Middle East and Africa Metallurgical Coal Market, by Type (2022-2027) 9.2. Middle East and Africa Metallurgical Coal Market, by End-User (2022-2027) 9.3. Middle East and Africa Metallurgical Coal Market, by Country (2022-2027) • South Africa • GCC • Egypt • Nigeria • Rest Of ME&A 10. Company Profile: Key players 10.1 Coal India Limited 10.1.1. Company Overview 10.1.2. Financial Overview 10.1.3. Global Presence 10.1.4. Capacity Portfolio 10.1.5. Business Strategy 10.1.6. Recent Developments 10.2 China Shenhua Energy Company 10.3 Peabody Energy 10.4 Beijing Jingmei Group Co. Ltd 10.5 China National Coal Group Co., Ltd 10.6 Arch Coal, Inc. 10.7 Anglo American 10.8 RWE AG 10.9 BHP Billito 10.10 Alpha Natural Resources 10.11 Cloud Peak Energy 10.12 Datong Coal Industry Company Limited 10.13 PT Adaro Energy 10.14 Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited 10.15 Murray Energy Corporation

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Report ID 72249
Category Material & Chemical
Published Date June 2022
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