... explains Igor Yushkov. "Redirecting coal exports from China to other markets will be difficult. On the one hand, China is the world's largest coal importer, with a global share of 29% in 2023, and no other country currently has a comparable internal market. On the other hand, neighboring India is also focusing on developing 'clean' energy: Prime Minister Modi has repeatedly stated plans to increase renewable energy capacity from 176 GW in 2023 to 500 GW by 2030," says Sergey Tereshkin....

... produced around 1.1 million tons of gasoline, while Ryazan refinery produced 2.2 million tons. Russia produces more automotive fuel of all varieties than it consumes. Gasoline production in Russia is between 41-44 million tons per year, nearly matching the internal consumption requirements. Therefore, short-term price fluctuations may be natural, especially during peak demand seasons, explains Mark Shumilov, an analyst in resource sectors at Renaissance Capital. This amounts, at worst, to a temporary loss ...

... electric vehicle market is entering the "early majority" stage. In 2023, the share of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in global passenger car sales was 18%, and in China, the leading country in the industry, it was 38%, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). At the same time, the abolition of subsidies for electric vehicle purchases in China and Europe is already affecting sales volumes and, consequently, lithium demand. Support for demand may come from the energy storage ...

... palladium. In 2024, $878 million worth of metals were imported from Russia (about 30% of the total import volume). Palladium and platinum are mainly used in the automotive industry: they are utilized in catalytic converters for reducing emissions in internal combustion and hybrid vehicles. Russia has historically been one of the largest suppliers of palladium to the global market, so even after sanctions were imposed, American companies continued to source it. However, the volume of precious metal ...

... significantly over a short period due to investor sentiment and speculation. Regulatory uncertainty: The legislative framework governing the crypto industry is still being established. New restrictions or bans imposed by regulators (both at national and international levels) could negatively impact the prices of digital assets, including Avalanche. Platform competition: The field of layer-one blockchains and smart contracts is highly competitive. The emergence of faster or more convenient solutions (other ...