In 2023, Albania led Europe in anthracite consumption within the non-metallic minerals sector, showing a robust year-on-year increase of 6.67%. Bosnia and Herzegovina maintained a constant consumption level, while Poland and France experienced slight declines of 7.04% and 1.99%, respectively. Ukraine saw a modest increase of 2.73%, and Belgium had a 3.15% decrease. Among smaller consumers, Slovakia's consumption spiked by 16.78%, whereas Italy and Bulgaria had minimal changes, with Bulgaria up by 0.47%. The Czech Republic noted a 6.13% increase.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential shifts towards renewable energies influencing anthracite demand.
- Increased environmental regulations possibly reducing coal consumption in some regions.
- Technological advancements improving energy efficiency in non-metallic minerals production.
- Volatility in geopolitical landscapes impacting resource distribution and prices.
Top countries in Anthracite Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Albania | 29.39 | 2023 | +3.04% | +6.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 19.76 | 2023 | +12.05% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 15.63 | 2023 | +2.63% | -7.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 12.72 | 2023 | +10.18% | -1.99% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 9.65 | 2023 | +8.02% | +2.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 7.81 | 2023 | +9.91% | -3.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 2.94 | 2023 | +2.46% | +0.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 0.88 | 2023 | +3.54% | +16.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 0.64 | 2023 | +4.04% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.58 | 2023 | +2.02% | +6.13% | View data |
