In 2023, Poland emerged as the dominant exporter of hard coal in Europe, with significant contributions from the Netherlands and Spain. Noteworthy year-on-year increases in share are observed in France, Denmark, Romania, Finland, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, indicating burgeoning markets. Conversely, substantial declines were recorded in Belgium, Czech Republic, Lithuania, and Bulgaria.
Future trends to monitor include the continuing rise of new markets like France and Denmark, the potential recovery of traditionally strong exporters such as the Netherlands and Belgium, and the impact of energy transition policies on the overall demand and trade dynamics of European hard coal exports.
Top countries in Hard Coal Exports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 34.49 | 2023 | -12.27% | +0.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 22.55 | 2023 | +8.97% | -2.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 11.05 | 2023 | +3.05% | +42.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 6.69 | 2023 | +2.44% | +37.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 5.98 | 2023 | +1.94% | +6.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 5.08 | 2023 | -3.45% | -5.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.38 | 2023 | -32.23% | -19.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 2.48 | 2023 | +0.86% | +84.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 1.31 | 2023 | +1.94% | +105.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 1.05 | 2023 | +2.98% | +3.6% | View data |
