In 2023, Kosovo led the European underground brown coal production with 55.15 thousand metric tons, followed by Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Ukraine. Many countries experienced a decline in output from the previous year: Slovenia showed a decrease of 4.6%, Bosnia and Herzegovina by 4.34%, Ukraine significantly dropped by 22.98%, and Serbia saw a 23.16% reduction.
Looking ahead to future trends in 2024, attention should be given to:
- Potential recovery in production levels, particularly in Ukraine and Serbia.
- Environmental and regulatory changes affecting brown coal production.
- Transition towards sustainable energy potentially diminishing reliance on coal.
Top countries in Underground production of Brown Coal Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 9 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kosovo | 55.15 | 2023 | +1.28% | +2.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Slovenia | 16.13 | 2023 | -2.77% | -4.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 12.08 | 2023 | -0.42% | -4.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 10.32 | 2023 | -16.09% | -22.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 8.43 | 2023 | +0.54% | -2.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 1.59 | 2021 | -41.7% | -24.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 0.73 | 2023 | -59.25% | -23.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 0.63 | 2023 | -22.68% | -19.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Montenegro | 0.15 | 2023 | -11.96% | -15.62% | View data |
