The share of European lignite imports in 2024 shows Serbia as the largest importer, with Hungary closely following. There is significant year-on-year positive growth in Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo, while Slovakia and the Czech Republic observed notable declines. Croatia and the Netherlands also faced downturns, indicating a shift in their energy portfolios. Over five years, lignite imports are gradually diversifying, with Eastern European countries increasing their share and Western nations reducing reliance.
Future trends to watch include potential policy shifts towards sustainable energy in Eastern Europe, impacting imported lignite's share. Additionally, economic or geopolitical shifts might alter supply dynamics and diversify the import sources further.
Top countries in Lignite Imports Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Serbia | 21.83 | 2023 | +7.04% | +3.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 20.09 | 2023 | +22.17% | +3.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 15.78 | 2023 | -26.89% | -21.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 15.5 | 2023 | +15.67% | +5.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 9.79 | 2023 | +19.11% | +7.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 6.23 | 2023 | +5.07% | -2.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.38 | 2023 | +0.42% | -23.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macedonia | 4.19 | 2023 | -0.62% | +32.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 3.09 | 2021 | -0.86% | +0.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 2.6 | 2023 | -5.18% | -7.15% | View data |
