Germany leads European brown coal briquette consumption with 12.51 thousand GWh in 2023, marking a 2.19% year-on-year increase. Belgium follows with 1.77 thousand GWh, despite a 1.54% decline. The Czech Republic increased by 1.51% to 0.384 thousand GWh, whereas Hungary saw a 4.6% decrease to 0.136 thousand GWh. France's consumption surged by 10.46% to reach 0.055 thousand GWh. Serbia showed the highest rate of increase at 22.04% to 0.044 thousand GWh, while Luxembourg slightly dipped by 0.6% to 0.019 thousand GWh.
Future trends to watch in this sector include sustainability pressures potentially reducing reliance on brown coal briquettes, especially in the EU. Transition efforts toward renewable energy may drive down consumption rates, though localized demand could persist based on industrial requirements. Monitoring regulatory changes and technological advancements will be crucial for anticipating shifts in consumption patterns.
Top countries in Brown Coal Briquettes Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 12,510 | 2023 | +0.73% | +2.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 1,770 | 2023 | +9.08% | -1.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 383.69 | 2023 | +5.19% | +1.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 135.67 | 2023 | +2.15% | -4.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 55.32 | 2023 | +28.75% | +10.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 43.74 | 2023 | +9.65% | +22.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Luxembourg | 18.77 | 2023 | -3.04% | -0.6% | View data |
