In 2023, European lignite imports' largest shares were held by Slovakia, Serbia, and Hungary, comprising a significant portion of the import market. Among these, Slovakia experienced a notable decline of 17.23%, while Macedonia's imports surged dramatically by 28.56%. Poland and Serbia showed moderate growth, with increases of 2.45% and 2.03% respectively, whereas the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and Montenegro saw sharp declines, with the Netherlands dropping by 24.33%. Overall, a shift in the composition of lignite imports indicates varied strategies among European countries in response to economic and environmental pressures.
Future trends to be attentive to include:
- The potential decline in lignite dependency due to environmental policies across Europe.
- Emergence of renewable energy as a substitute affecting lignite imports.
- Economic factors influencing energy mixes in countries with significant import reductions, such as the Netherlands and Montenegro.
Top countries in Lignite Imports Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovakia | 21.29 | 2023 | -16.84% | -17.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 21.04 | 2023 | +4.06% | +2.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 17.17 | 2023 | +19.4% | -0.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 13.91 | 2023 | +8.39% | +2.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 8.88 | 2023 | +14.58% | +4.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 5.93 | 2023 | +3.51% | -4.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.91 | 2023 | +3.51% | -21.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macedonia | 3.76 | 2023 | -1.81% | +28.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 2.34 | 2023 | -7.88% | -9.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.7 | 2023 | -0.047% | -24.33% | View data |
