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The average lignite export price stood at $627 per ton in May 2025, reducing by -14.7% against the previous month.

Learn about the factors that influence the price of lignite coal per ton, including location, quality, market demand, government policies, and regulations. Discover why prices can fluctuate and range from $15 to $40 per ton in the global market.

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Coal rose to 104.20 USD/T on October 23, 2025, up 0.48% from the previous day. Over the past month, Coal's price has risen 0.58%, but it is still 28.58% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Coal - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.

Greece - Producer prices in industry: Mining of coal and lignite was 46.40 points in August of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Greece - Producer prices in industry: Mining of coal and lignite - last updated from the EUROSTAT on October of 2025. Historically, Greece - Producer prices in industry: Mining of coal and lignite reached a record high of 107.00 points in April of 2022 and a record low of 32.50 points in December of 2000.

United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining was 210.34100 Index Dec 2001=100 in December of 2022, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining reached a record high of 210.34100 in December of 2022 and a record low of 100.00000 in December of 2001. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

Indonesia Producer Price Index: Mining and Quarrying: Coal and Lignite data was reported at 279.430 2016=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 267.480 2016=100 for Dec 2024. Indonesia Producer Price Index: Mining and Quarrying: Coal and Lignite data is updated quarterly, averaging 279.430 2016=100 from Mar 2023 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 509.390 2016=100 in Mar 2023 and a record low of 267.280 2016=100 in Jun 2024. Indonesia Producer Price Index: Mining and Quarrying: Coal and Lignite data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Indonesia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.IC003: Producer Price Index: by Sector: Mining and Quarrying.

Learn about lignite coal, its characteristics, uses, and factors that influence its price. Understand the impact of supply, demand, market conditions, and transportation costs on lignite coal pricing in various industries.

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United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining: Processed Bituminous Coal and Lignite from Surface Operations was 211.45300 Index Dec 2001=100 in August of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining: Processed Bituminous Coal and Lignite from Surface Operations reached a record high of 238.03200 in February of 2025 and a record low of 100.00000 in December of 2001. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining: Processed Bituminous Coal and Lignite from Surface Operations - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

Revenue is forecast to dwindle at a compound annual rate of 3.9% over the five years through 2025. Major economies have moved away from coal-fired power plants in favour of more sustainable and environmentally friendly electricity generation methods to work towards climate goals. Lignite is also less popular than hard coal and leaves a larger carbon footprint due to its higher moisture content and lower carbon content. The consumption of lignite, or brown coal, has fallen significantly, weighing on revenue prospects for lignite miners. In 2025, revenue is forecast to dive by a further 18.8% to €19.2 billion. Higher coal prices in 2022 supported revenue, but as prices have fallen from their peak and continued to trend downwards, this has accelerated the negative impact on revenue. Uncertainties surrounding the supply of gas have forced many countries in Europe to increase their coal consumption, though as these uncertainties have dissipated, demand and consumption have continued their downward trajectory, hurting revenue. Over the five years through 2030, revenue is expected to tumble at a compound annual rate of 8.1% to €12.6 billion. The continual phasing out of coal and lignite-fired power stations will continue weighing on demand and consumption of lignite, exacerbating the fall in revenue. The ongoing trend of weakening prices will also weigh on revenue and profitability as mines cannot reduce operating costs when a mine is at or near capacity, forcing lignite miners to absorb a greater portion of costs at the expense of bottom lines. High lignite consumption in some non-EU countries like Turkey and the Western Balkans might cushion the revenue fall in the short term.

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Lignite Market 2024-2028

The lignite market size is forecast to increase by USD 4.57 billion and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 2.05% between 2023 and 2028. The report includes historic market data from 2018-2022. The market is witnessing a growing demand for improvements in ash-handling technologies, the increasing adoption of advanced technology in the mining industry, and the increasing adoption of CTL.

Lignite Market Overview :

The market segmentation by Application is categorized as (power generation, syngas generation, and others)
The market segmentation by Source is categorized as (non-renewable and renewable), and Geography (APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa) 
 The power generation segment is fastest fastest-growing segment during the forecast year
The power generation was the largest segment and valued at USD 32.81 billion in 2018
The Regional Analysis consists of APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa
APAC is is most dominating region during the forecast period
 It also includes an in-depth analysis of the increasing demand for fertilizers, the increasing adoption of CTL, and the stringent regulations on carbon emissions. 

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Lignite Market Trends

The increasing adoption of CTL is the primary trend shaping market growth. CTL, or coal liquefaction, is the process of converting coal into liquid hydrocarbons. Direct liquefaction and indirect liquefaction are the two different CTL conversion processes that exist. CTL results in the production of hydrocarbon liquids, such as diesel, naphtha, and kerosene, which can be used as a petrochemical feedstock or as transportation fuels. These products can be further used in the production of lubricants, synthetic waxes, and chemicals. The adoption of CTL-derived products has increased across various sectors around the world because of their environmental benefits over conventional liquid fuels, such as diesel and gasoline.

Moreover, the increasing demand for CTL is due to the rising need for liquid fuels across the globe. The growth in liquid fuel consumption in developing countries is driven by economic improvements and rising per capita income. Furthermore, coal (including lignite) contributes to fulfilling the demand for liquid fuels. Lignite can be converted into liquid fuels, such as diesel. Therefore, the rise in the consumption of liquid fuels is expected to drive the growth of the global lignite market during the forecast period.

Lignite Market Largest-Growing Segments

The power generation Segment

The power generation segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Rapid urbanization and industrialization across the globe have led to a significant rise in global electricity demand. Coal-fired power generation is a method in which electricity is generated through the combustion of coal. Traditional coal-based power plants are being replaced by more efficient technologies like co-generation and combined heat and power (CHP) technologies, which are being adopted by coal-based power plants.

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Furthermore, clean coal technologies are employed to increase the efficiency of steam coal-based power plants and reduce the environmental impact of coal-based power generation by reducing carbon dioxide and other toxic emissions. Besides, as lignite is comparatively cheaper than sub-bituminous, bituminous, and anthracite, lignite has a high potential for use in coal-fired power generation. Hence, the rise in global demand for power and the low cost of lignite are likely to drive the power generation segment of the global lignite market during the forecast period.

Lignite Market Regional Analysis

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APAC is estimated to contribute 57% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period. Asian countries, such as China and India, rely extensively on coal to meet their energy demand. China accounted for the highest share in both global coal production and consumption. China holds the top position in the world in the production of lignite coal. As of 2020, the production of lignite coal in China was 235,724 thousand short tons, which accounts for 22.73% of the world production of lignite coal.

Moreover, coal (including lignite) is one of the most used fuels for power generation as it is considerably cheaper than natural gas and is also widely available in all the major Asian countries. Furthermore, lignite coal-fired power projects are easy to establish as, unlike natural gas, they do not require capital-intensive fuel deliver

European Union - Producer prices in industry: Mining of coal and lignite was 134.60 points in July of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for European Union - Producer prices in industry: Mining of coal and lignite - last updated from the EUROSTAT on October of 2025. Historically, European Union - Producer prices in industry: Mining of coal and lignite reached a record high of 183.60 points in May of 2023 and a record low of 37.70 points in February of 2000.

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Finland Import Price Index: MQ: Mining of Coal and Lignite data was reported at 123.200 2005=100 in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 126.100 2005=100 for Nov 2017. Finland Import Price Index: MQ: Mining of Coal and Lignite data is updated monthly, averaging 90.900 2005=100 from Jan 1995 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 276 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 198.700 2005=100 in Nov 2008 and a record low of 56.200 2005=100 in Nov 1995. Finland Import Price Index: MQ: Mining of Coal and Lignite data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Finland. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Finland – Table FI.I028: Imports Price Index: 2005=100. Rebased from 2005=100 to 2010=100 Replacement series ID: 322666402

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In 2024, the global lignite market increased by 0.9% to $116.6B, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year.

In 2023, imports of lignites into Australia skyrocketed to 258 tons, jumping by 56% on the year before.

Serbia Average Retail Price: Fuel: Lignite data was reported at 8,219.680 RSD/Ton in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,829.980 RSD/Ton for 2016. Serbia Average Retail Price: Fuel: Lignite data is updated yearly, averaging 3,256.745 RSD/Ton from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2017, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,219.680 RSD/Ton in 2017 and a record low of 330.870 RSD/Ton in 1996. Serbia Average Retail Price: Fuel: Lignite data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Serbia – Table RS.P001: Average Retail Prices.