In 2023, Germany leads the European market for brown coal briquettes, standing at 19.82 thousand GWh, despite a 4.15% decline from the previous year. Other countries like the Czech Republic and Belgium show mixed trends, with the Czech Republic experiencing slight growth (0.5%) while Belgium saw a modest decline (-2.12%). Slovakia displayed impressive growth at 42.43%, contrasting Serbia's sharp decline (-11.25%). Countries like France and Hungary registered moderate gains of 2.53% and 4.08% respectively, with others like Poland and Ireland experiencing drops. Over the past five years, a diverse set of growth patterns have emerged throughout the European region.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The continuing decline in more mature markets such as Germany and Poland.
- Potential stabilization or growth in emerging and smaller markets, notably Slovakia and Hungary.
- Monitoring the impact of environmental policies and renewable energy initiatives on the demand for brown coal briquettes across Europe.
- Technological advancements in energy efficiency and alternative energy sources that might influence brown coal consumption.
Top countries in Brown Coal Briquettes Available for Final Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19,820 | 2023 | -3.11% | -4.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 2,020 | 2023 | -1.41% | +0.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 1,800 | 2023 | +7.33% | -2.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 1,070 | 2023 | -7.73% | -11.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 474.99 | 2021 | +43.36% | +33.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 370.47 | 2023 | +12.69% | +42.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 296.05 | 2023 | +12.55% | +4.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 246.33 | 2023 | +19.11% | +3.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 238.79 | 2023 | +15.17% | +2.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 167.85 | 2023 | +17.09% | -4.54% | View data |
