In 2023, Poland leads the European machinery sector in hard coal consumption, significantly outstripping other countries despite a notable decline of 15.77% from previous years. Germany follows, showing resilience with a 5.91% increase. The UK and Czech Republic saw reductions of 4.36% and 6.47%, respectively. Increases were noted in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, at 4.92% and 8.58%. Other countries like Bulgaria and Lithuania showed sharp declines, while Latvia's consumption surged by 14.06%. Portugal and Ukraine observed marginal positive growth.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential shifts towards more sustainable energy sources in Poland amid its declining coal use.
- Germany's continued reliance on coal, juxtaposed with its green energy goals.
- Monitoring how technological advancements and regulatory changes impact coal consumption patterns across Europe.
- The influence of geopolitical tensions in Ukraine on its energy consumption profile.
Top countries in Machinery Sector Final Consumption of Hard Coal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 21.17 | 2023 | -37.41% | -15.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 14.66 | 2023 | -0.41% | +5.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 12 | 2023 | -7.69% | -4.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 5.45 | 2023 | +0.28% | +4.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 4.3 | 2023 | +4.88% | +1.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.73 | 2023 | +4.27% | +8.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 0.61 | 2023 | +1.33% | -6.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 0.15 | 2023 | -28.9% | -18.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 0.14 | 2023 | -6.08% | +14.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.1 | 2023 | 0% | -12.94% | View data |
