In 2023, Belgium commanded the largest share of European brown coal briquette imports, despite a slight decline of 2.41% year-on-year. Slovakia showed significant growth with a 30.9% increase. Other notable year-on-year gains were observed in France and Netherlands with 3.1% and 2.54% respectively. In contrast, Ireland and Austria showed declines at 3.17% and 1.51%. Germany experienced a modest increase of 2.33%, while Serbia, with one of the smallest import shares, exhibited a notable rise of 12.83%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in import dynamics due to sustainability policies, energy market changes affecting brown coal demand, and technological advancements in cleaner energy alternatives.
Top countries in Brown Coal Briquettes Imports Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 36.39 | 2023 | +8.29% | -2.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 29.66 | 2023 | +3.52% | +1.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 7.07 | 2023 | +11.55% | +30.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 5.29 | 2023 | +10.4% | +1.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 5.02 | 2023 | +16.23% | +3.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.94 | 2023 | +17.76% | +2.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.4 | 2023 | +24.12% | -0.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 2.27 | 2023 | +2.03% | -3.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 1.9 | 2023 | -15.51% | +2.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1.38 | 2023 | +3.79% | -1.51% | View data |
