Romania and Serbia lead in European lignite consumption within the non-metallic minerals sector, with considerable consumption levels observed in 2023. Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Netherlands follow, albeit with a substantial decline in the Netherlands at -15.8% year-on-year, indicating a downward trend. Romania's consumption surged by 14.94%, the highest increase after Croatia's at 17.11%, suggesting significant industrial activity or demand shifts. In contrast, Austria and the Czech Republic experienced steep declines of -18.93% and -21.37%, respectively.
Future trends to watch in European lignite consumption include a potential decrease in usage across several countries due to environmental regulations, energy transitions, and declining industrial demand. Nations with increasing consumption might face scrutiny or transition to cleaner energy alternatives to align with carbon reduction goals.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 37.15 | 2023 | +2.21% | +14.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 36.94 | 2023 | +2.67% | +1.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 11.8 | 2023 | +7.3% | +2.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 6.03 | 2023 | -3.09% | +2.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.13 | 2023 | -0.86% | -15.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 3.56 | 2023 | +29.9% | +2.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Macedonia | 2.48 | 2023 | +8.57% | -1.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 2.03 | 2023 | -31.85% | -14.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 0.72 | 2023 | -0.047% | -18.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 0.51 | 2021 | +192.27% | -12.19% | View data |
