In 2023, the Czech Republic led European brown coal consumption with a share of 23.21 thousand metric tons, followed by Ukraine and Romania. Notable year-on-year increases in consumption were seen in Kosovo (21.65%) and Romania (5.8%), while significant decreases occurred in the Netherlands (-25.98%) and Greece (-49.98%). Over the past five years, the decline in traditional coal consumers such as Germany and Poland contrasts with stable or growing usage in Eastern European countries like Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Future trends to watch include:
- The ongoing shift from coal-based energy due to environmental policies may reduce overall consumption.
- The potential for Eastern European countries to either maintain or increase their consumption due to ongoing energy needs unless new regulations are implemented.
- Investment in alternative energy sources could further diminish brown coal's share in the European energy mix.
Top countries in Final Consumption of Brown Coal Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 23.21 | 2023 | -4.41% | -4.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 18.26 | 2023 | +41.25% | +3.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 12.39 | 2023 | +1.58% | +5.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 11.6 | 2023 | +7.93% | +5.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 10.43 | 2023 | -3.4% | +1.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.85 | 2023 | -7.34% | -6.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.86 | 2023 | +8.77% | -3.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Kosovo | 3.07 | 2023 | +1.17% | +21.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.11 | 2023 | +5.04% | +5.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 1.99 | 2023 | -0.66% | +4.21% | View data |
