In 2023, Germany dominated the European final consumption of brown coal briquettes with a substantial share, although experiencing a slight decrease of 1.01% compared to the previous year. Most other countries, including Belgium and Serbia, saw a decline in consumption, with notable reductions in Poland and Austria. Slovakia and Bulgaria diverged with substantial increases in consumption, showing year-on-year growth of 34.59% and 17.27%, respectively. Over the past five years, countries like Luxembourg and the Netherlands demonstrated small but positive growth trends. France also showed a minor increase compared to 2022.
Future trends to watch for include the potential continuation of declines in larger markets like Germany and Belgium, possibly driven by environmental regulations and shifts towards more sustainable energy sources. Further growth in markets such as Slovakia and Bulgaria could reshape the consumption landscape, driven by industrial demands or policy changes favoring brown coal briquettes.
Top countries in Final Consumption of Brown Coal Briquettes Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 78.62 | 2023 | -1.19% | -1.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 6.51 | 2023 | +7.92% | -2.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 4.84 | 2023 | -5.42% | -8.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 4.59 | 2023 | +0.95% | -1.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 1.03 | 2023 | +8.16% | +34.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 0.97 | 2023 | +15.17% | +2.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 0.86 | 2023 | +19.98% | +3.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 0.8 | 2023 | +10.53% | +0.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 0.72 | 2023 | -16.68% | +17.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 0.46 | 2023 | +2.02% | -0.88% | View data |
