South Africa Anthracite Market Outlook

anthracite, also known as hard coal, is a variety of coal that is distinguished by its hardness, high fixed carbon content, and low volatile content. it is a non-renewable energy source produced primarily in south africa. this makes south africa one of the largest producers and exporters of this type of coal. although demand for anthracite in south africa has been relatively steady over the past few years, the outlook for the anthracite market in south africa for the 2018-2032 period has a few key trends that will shape the industry. first is the increasing demand for anthracite in the domestic market due to the south african government’s commitment to reduce the country’s carbon emissions to 45% below what was recorded in 2005 by 2025. this has resulted in increased demand for anthracite in south africa, which is in-turn boosting the growth of the anthracite market within the country. second, the development of new and innovative applications and technologies for anthracite will drive further demand for anthracite in south africa. this includes technologies that improve the efficiency of the coal-fired power plants and their environmental friendliness, as well as advances in coal-conversion technologies for producing synthetic fuels and chemical products from raw anthracite. third, the improving global energy outlook and increasing demand for energy in developed and emerging markets will further drive growth in the south african anthracite market. in particular, the growth of emerging market economies such as china, india, and singapore, coupled with increased international trade, is expected to result in increased demand for south african anthracite. fourth, south africa’s government is pushing forward initiatives to enhance further the country’s energy production capabilities. this includes increasing the affordability and accessibility of electricity, as well as the improvement of existing power plants. as a result, these initiatives are expected to support and encourage greater demand for anthracite in south africa. overall, the outlook for the anthracite market in south africa for the 2018-2032 period is quite positive, as increasing demand, new applications and uses of anthracite, and the steady improvements to the country’s energy infrastructure is expected to drive the growth of the anthracite industry in south africa.