In 2023, Germany dominated the European market for brown coal briquettes with a consumption share of 76.57 terajoules. It's notable that despite a year-on-year decline of 4.15%, Germany remains the largest consumer by a substantial margin. Belgium and the Czech Republic follow, with 6.87 and 6.11 terajoules, respectively, reflecting moderate market presence. Slovakia experienced significant growth of 35.87% from the previous year, marking it as an emerging market within Europe. Serbia, meanwhile, saw a notable decrease of 11.25%, potentially indicating shifts in energy practices or market challenges. France, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg showed modest growth, while countries like Poland and Ireland observed declines in consumption.
Future trends to watch include Germany's potential shifts towards renewable energy sources, which may further impact its consumption of brown coal briquettes. Slovakia's recent increase suggests that it might continue to expand in this market, potentially offset by environmental regulations. The overall trend in Europe appears to be towards cleaner energy alternatives, which may gradually reduce the demand for brown coal briquettes across the continent.
Top countries in Brown Coal Briquettes Available for Final Consumption Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 76.57 | 2023 | -3.11% | -4.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 6.87 | 2023 | +6.97% | -2.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 6.11 | 2023 | +0.22% | +1.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 4.13 | 2023 | -7.73% | -11.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 1.84 | 2021 | +43.36% | +33.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 1.13 | 2023 | +7.1% | +35.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 0.97 | 2023 | +18.29% | +3.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 0.97 | 2023 | +20.24% | +3.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 0.96 | 2023 | +10.32% | +0.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 0.66 | 2023 | +17.09% | -4.5% | View data |
