The European Mining and Quarrying Sector's final consumption of hard coal in 2023 has shown notable variations across countries. Among the listed countries, Greece leads with a consumption of 52.66 thousand metric tons, despite a slight year-on-year decrease of 2.0%. Sweden follows with 32.37 thousand metric tons and a modest increase of 1.38%. Poland and Ukraine experienced reductions in consumption by 1.61% and 4.85%, respectively. Denmark's consumption showed a significant increase of 13.62%, while Bulgaria saw a remarkable surge of 69.34%. Conversely, Serbia and Austria experienced notable declines of 17.6% and 25.98%.
Future trends to watch in the European Mining and Quarrying Sector for hard coal consumption include:
- The potential impact of renewable energy initiatives on further reducing coal consumption in Europe.
- The geopolitical and economic factors affecting coal production and export, especially in Eastern Europe.
- The technological advancements in mining that could lead to more efficient and environmentally-friendly practices.
- The regulatory changes across the EU that might influence coal consumption patterns and support greener alternatives.
Top countries in Mining and Quarrying Sector Final Consumption of Hard Coal Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 9 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 52.66 | 2023 | +13% | -2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 32.37 | 2023 | +0.74% | +1.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 4.69 | 2023 | +3.36% | -1.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 2.78 | 2023 | +25.81% | -4.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 1.97 | 2023 | -8.34% | +13.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 0.086 | 2023 | +3.72% | +69.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 0.051 | 2023 | +10.82% | -17.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 0.008 | 2021 | +133.33% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 0 | 2023 | +100% | -25.98% | View data |
