The Commercial and Public Services' final consumption of anthracite in France has seen a fluctuating trend from 2013 to 2023, with a peak at 39.0 thousand metric tons in 2013 followed by a significant decline. In 2023, consumption stood at 8.62 thousand metric tons. Year-on-year variation has been highly volatile, from a peak increase of 34.48% in 2013 to a steep decline of -58.97% in 2014. Over the last two years, there have been moderate positive variations, with a 13.87% increase in 2022 and 10.21% increase in 2023. The CAGR over the last five years has been slightly negative at -1.29%.
Looking ahead, the forecast for the next five years shows a steady growth in consumption, with a projected CAGR of 1.85% and reaching 9.69 thousand metric tons by 2028. This suggests a stabilization and slight increase from the volatile trends observed in the previous decade.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of policy changes on coal consumption, advancements in alternative energy sources, and economic factors that might influence energy consumption patterns in commercial and public services sectors.