The current European anthracite consumption in the non-metallic minerals sector shows Albania leading with a consumption of 29.36 terajoules, marking a 6.4% increase from the previous year. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Poland follow, with the former showing no change and Poland experiencing a 7.63% decline. France and Belgium witnessed slight declines of 2.95% and 1.76% respectively, while Ukraine and Bulgaria saw growth, indicating a regional shift in anthracite usage. Slovakia showed the most significant growth at 17.41%. Italy's consumption remained unchanged, while the Czech Republic experienced a 5.29% increase.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in countries like Slovakia and Albania, indicating a potential shift in non-metallic mineral production focus.
- A possible stabilization or decline in traditionally strong consumers like Poland and France as they explore alternative energy sources.
- Monitoring Ukraine and Bulgaria's steady increase in consumption for any significant shifts in their industrial strategies.
Top countries in Anthracite Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Albania | 29.36 | 2023 | +2.44% | +6.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 19.81 | 2023 | +11.48% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 15.16 | 2023 | +1.04% | -7.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 12.12 | 2023 | +7.56% | -2.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 9.85 | 2023 | +7.99% | +2.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 8.39 | 2023 | +13.7% | -1.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 3.25 | 2023 | +6.6% | +2.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 0.9 | 2023 | +4.85% | +17.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 0.61 | 2023 | +3.94% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.56 | 2023 | +0.0069% | +5.29% | View data |
