The European non-ferrous metals sector's hard coal consumption reflects varied trends by country going into 2024. Ukraine leads consumption with 58.03 thousand metric tons despite a slight decrease. Sweden and Italy show stability but diverge in growth with Sweden holding steady and Italy declining by over 2%. Poland and Germany demonstrate notable increases, driven by Poland's double-digit growth. The UK and Slovenia experience reductions, whereas Finland displays minor growth. Latvia and Austria exhibit significant percentage growth, albeit from low baselines.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts towards sustainable energy sources, policy impacts from EU environmental regulations, and technological advancements increasing efficiency in resource usage. Countries might focus on reducing hard coal dependency, especially with increased efforts for carbon neutrality. Additionally, geopolitical dependencies and economic considerations could further influence coal consumption patterns in the coming years.
Top countries in Non-Ferrous Metals Sector Final Consumption of Hard Coal Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 58.03 | 2023 | +2.75% | -0.073% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 14.64 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 13.06 | 2023 | +11.07% | -2.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 10.28 | 2023 | +12.35% | +14.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 8.83 | 2023 | -0.1% | +2.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 6.71 | 2023 | -4.35% | -6.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 0.69 | 2023 | +2.88% | -0.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 0.12 | 2023 | 0% | +5.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 0.015 | 2023 | +45.45% | +17.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 0.013 | 2023 | 0% | +68.71% | View data |
