In 2023, Slovakia led European lignite imports with 79.81 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, despite a sharp 17.23% decline from the previous year. Serbia and Poland showed modest increases, with 2.03% and 2.45%, respectively. Notably, Macedonia's imports surged by 28.56%. Conversely, significant declines were observed in the Czech Republic and Netherlands, dropping by 21.79% and 24.33%, respectively. Italy and Montenegro experienced the steepest percentage decreases in imports across the continent.
Future trends to watch:
- A transition towards clean energy may result in a further decline in lignite imports and an overall reduction across Europe.
- Economic and policy shifts in key importers could markedly influence future import volumes and regional dynamics.
- Technological advancements in energy efficiency and sustainability may alter the lignite landscape.
Top countries in Lignite Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovakia | 79.81 | 2023 | -16.84% | -17.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 78.87 | 2023 | +4.06% | +2.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 64.38 | 2023 | +19.4% | -0.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 52.13 | 2023 | +8.39% | +2.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 33.3 | 2023 | +14.58% | +4.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 22.25 | 2023 | +3.51% | -4.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 18.41 | 2023 | +3.51% | -21.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macedonia | 14.09 | 2023 | -1.81% | +28.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 8.76 | 2023 | -7.88% | -9.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 6.38 | 2023 | -0.047% | -24.33% | View data |
