The European industry sector's final consumption of anthracite is led by Ukraine with significant usage, followed by Germany. Smaller consumers include Romania, Albania, and France. Key changes from 2023 include substantial increases in the Czech Republic and Moldova while countries like Poland and Austria show notable declines. France and Belgium see modest declines compared to their peers. Smaller markets like Luxembourg, Portugal, and Austria have experienced slight contractions, whereas Macedonia sees a positive uptick in usage.
In the future, watch for continued growth in Eastern European countries driven by industrial demands and potential shifts towards alternative energy sources in Western Europe which might impact anthracite consumption. Regulatory changes and environmental considerations could further influence trends across these European markets.
Top countries in Industry Sector Final Consumption of Anthracite Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 42.72 | 2023 | +2.71% | +7.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 23.44 | 2023 | +8% | +4.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 4.7 | 2023 | +10.56% | +0.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Albania | 4.46 | 2023 | +2.59% | +5.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 4.45 | 2023 | +7.5% | -5.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 4.37 | 2023 | +5.91% | +0.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3.83 | 2023 | -6.77% | -8.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.6 | 2023 | +2.78% | +18.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2.4 | 2023 | +12.1% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2.21 | 2023 | +6.49% | +3.22% | View data |