In 2024, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia led European imports of brown coal briquettes, reflecting high energy demands. The past year's trends reveal Belgium's decline of 2.41%, while Slovakia and Serbia experienced significant rises of 30.9% and 12.83% respectively. The Czech Republic, Hungary, and Germany showed modest increases, ranging from 1.23% to 2.33%. France and Luxembourg posted gains of over 3%, contrasting with declines in Ireland and Poland.
Future trends to watch: As European countries prioritize energy efficiency and sustainability, imports may decline. However, countries with growing industrial demands might continue increasing imports, possibly leading to regional market shifts.
Top countries in Brown Coal Briquettes Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 6,380 | 2023 | +8.29% | -2.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 5,200 | 2023 | +3.52% | +1.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 1,240 | 2023 | +11.55% | +30.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 927.71 | 2023 | +10.4% | +1.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 879.39 | 2023 | +16.23% | +3.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 866.27 | 2023 | +17.76% | +2.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 770.3 | 2023 | +24.12% | -0.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 397.42 | 2023 | +2.03% | -3.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 333.69 | 2023 | -15.51% | +2.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 241.88 | 2023 | +3.79% | -1.51% | View data |
