In 2023, Belgium continued as the leading importer of European brown coal briquettes, with a slight decline of 2.32%. The Czech Republic saw a 2.64% increase, reinforcing its strong position. Slovakia experienced a significant surge with a 23.04% rise, signaling increasing demand. Imports in the Netherlands and France grew modestly, by 3.17% and 2.71% respectively. Conversely, Poland and Hungary faced minor decreases, at -0.25% and -3.03%. Noteworthy is the considerable decline in Austria’s imports by 20.28%, while Serbia’s imports grew by 12.84%, suggesting shifting trade patterns.
Future trends indicate a growing demand for brown coal briquettes in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly due to energy transition policies influencing alternative energy sources. However, sustainability concerns and regulatory measures could prompt shifts towards cleaner energy, affecting import shares.
Top countries in Brown Coal Briquettes Imports Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 37.14 | 2023 | +8.35% | -2.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 31.64 | 2023 | +2.01% | +2.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 5.3 | 2023 | +5.59% | +23.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 5.18 | 2023 | +19.51% | +3.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 5 | 2023 | +15.17% | +2.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.44 | 2023 | +23.92% | -0.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 4.34 | 2023 | -1.7% | -3.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 2.77 | 2023 | +4.88% | +0.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 2.01 | 2023 | -15.86% | +3.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Luxembourg | 1.32 | 2023 | -0.37% | +3.55% | View data |
