The Czech Republic leads European lignite final consumption in industry with 35.47 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, followed by Germany and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Compared to 2023, significant increases were seen in Bosnia and Herzegovina (11.21%) and Romania (14.26%), while Germany and Serbia experienced notable declines of 4.47% and 6.27%, respectively. Kosovo showed impressive growth with a 16.64% hike, contrasting with reductions in France and the Netherlands.
Future trends to watch include the adoption of sustainable energy sources, regulatory changes impacting lignite consumption, and technological advancements in energy efficiency, which may further alter the landscape of lignite use across Europe.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption in Industry Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 35.47 | 2023 | -4.84% | -5.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 17.48 | 2023 | -2.81% | -4.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 13.42 | 2023 | +3.55% | +11.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 11.26 | 2023 | -2.51% | -6.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 7.94 | 2023 | +0.58% | +14.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6 | 2023 | +1.98% | +6.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 2.54 | 2023 | -0.21% | -9.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Kosovo | 1.95 | 2023 | -1.72% | +16.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Macedonia | 1.15 | 2023 | -5.7% | -2.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1 | 2023 | +2.54% | -3.12% | View data |
