In 2023, Poland led European solid fossil fuel exports with a notable share of 59.97% terajoules, reflecting a modest year-on-year growth of 1.71%. Germany and Spain also displayed positive growth, with Germany increasing by 2.67% and Spain significantly advancing by 18.12%. Denmark marked a remarkable rise of 132.46%, indicating substantial volatility. Conversely, the Czech Republic saw a downturn of 9.38%. Smaller exporters like Romania and Sweden exhibited strong performance growth percentages with 81.32% and 33.16%, respectively. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom and Italy experienced slight declines, while Hungary maintained stability.
Future trends to watch include the potential for fluctuations driven by energy policy shifts towards renewables, and geopolitical factors influencing coal demand. Emerging technologies in cleaner coal utilization may impact the share of exports from traditional fossil fuel exporters. Increased environmental regulations and carbon pricing could also redirect focus towards greener alternatives, possibly leading to declining export figures for some nations.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Exports Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 59.97 | 2023 | -1.11% | +1.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 11.63 | 2023 | +2.51% | +2.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 8.91 | 2023 | -7.28% | -9.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 5.19 | 2023 | +2.53% | +18.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 4.66 | 2023 | +35.4% | +132.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2.76 | 2023 | +9.11% | -1.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 2.73 | 2023 | -2.54% | -0.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 1.75 | 2023 | +8.54% | +2.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 1.27 | 2023 | -0.49% | -5.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 1.03 | 2023 | +18.5% | +13.02% | View data |
