In 2023, Ukraine was the leading European importer of anthracite at 3.38 million tonnes, with significant growth of 8.69% year-on-year. Spain and Germany followed, displaying increases of 8.65% and 5.38%, respectively. Conversely, France and Belgium experienced declines in imports with decreases of 5.03% and 3.38%, respectively. The Czech Republic and Italy saw notable growth in their imports, with rises of 15.22% and 14.19%. Latvia experienced a remarkable 72.27% increase, indicating a fluctuating market among smaller importers. Portugal and Austria saw significant declines, which highlights regional variations in European anthracite import demand.
Looking forward, potential trends include increased diversification of supply sources as geopolitical tensions and environmental policies continue to shape energy strategies. Renewable energy trends might further influence the anthracite import landscape, particularly pressing countries to balance between immediate energy needs and long-term sustainability goals.
Top countries in Anthracite Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 3,380 | 2023 | +16.25% | +8.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 655.2 | 2023 | +2.9% | +8.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 648.99 | 2023 | +6.95% | +5.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 460.55 | 2023 | +8.74% | -5.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 347.19 | 2023 | +8.83% | -3.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 197.71 | 2023 | +2.74% | -0.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 133.86 | 2023 | +13.76% | +0.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 119.65 | 2023 | +7.72% | +3.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 110.34 | 2023 | +9.03% | +0.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Albania | 100.98 | 2023 | +2.79% | +5.29% | View data |
