In 2023, Macedonia led European imports of brown coal with 771.61 thousand metric tons, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 46.5%. Conversely, major importers like Romania and Slovakia experienced declines of 2.86% and 11.94%, respectively. Countries such as Lithuania saw an impressive rise, up by 75.97%, while others like Kosovo and Montenegro reported a complete halt in imports. The five-year CAGR indicates widely varying trends, with some nations focusing on reducing reliance while others maintain consistent import levels.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of EU policy shifts towards renewable energy, which may significantly alter import patterns. Additionally, varying geopolitical factors could influence the supply chain, causing fluctuations in brown coal availability and pricing.
Top countries in Imports of Brown Coal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Macedonia | 771.61 | 2023 | +1.22% | +46.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 558.14 | 2023 | -34.63% | +8.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 508.29 | 2023 | -7.25% | -2.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 315 | 2023 | -27.75% | -11.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 290.56 | 2023 | -35.46% | -6.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 265.68 | 2023 | +1.03% | -0.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 68.72 | 2023 | +0.83% | -2.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 38 | 2023 | -65.14% | -24.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 33.96 | 2023 | -14.9% | -20.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 30 | 2022 | +11.11% | 0% | View data |
