In 2023, Germany dominated the brown coal surface production in Europe, contributing 36.52 thousand metric tons, while Poland led the next tier with 15.19 thousand metric tons. Serbia, Czech Republic, and Bulgaria followed, making significant contributions.
However, notable year-on-year decreases occurred in Germany by 5.87%, Greece by 10.9%, and Hungary by 3.36%. A slight increase was observed in Serbia and Montenegro, indicating region-specific resilience or expansion.
Future trends to watch include:
- Assessment of environmental policies in Germany affecting coal production.
- Potential stability or increase in Eastern European countries like Serbia and Bulgaria sustaining production.
- Impact of EU's renewable energy targets on overall production shares.
- Technological advancements in coal production influencing output variations.
Top countries in Surface Production of Brown Coal Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 36.52 | 2023 | -1.56% | -5.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 15.19 | 2023 | -1.18% | -2.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 11.41 | 2023 | +2.64% | +0.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 10.82 | 2023 | +3.23% | -1.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 9.06 | 2023 | +4.59% | +0.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 6.32 | 2023 | +6.67% | -1.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 6.09 | 2023 | -7.56% | -10.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3.57 | 2023 | +1.42% | -0.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1.98 | 2023 | -0.7% | -3.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 1.21 | 2023 | -4.38% | -3.97% | View data |
