In 2023, Bosnia and Herzegovina led European exports of lignite, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 46.29%. Romania and Bulgaria also marked noticeable growth at 55.7% and 21.36% respectively. Conversely, Kosovo ceased exporting entirely, with a 100% reduction, while Poland and Serbia exhibited substantial declines. The Czech Republic saw moderate decreases, and other countries like Albania and Macedonia maintained stable levels.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential recovery or adjustments in countries with negative growth like Serbia and Poland.
- The impact of Kosovo's discontinuation of exports on regional trade dynamics.
- Continued growth in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Romania, possibly influencing shifts in export dominance.
Top countries in Exports of Lignite Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 51.9 | 2023 | +57.26% | +46.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 24.69 | 2023 | -36.27% | -5.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Montenegro | 8.22 | 2023 | -4.6% | +17.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Albania | 5.71 | 2023 | -20.96% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 4.44 | 2023 | -75.92% | +21.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Kosovo | 2.17 | 2023 | +43.01% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 2.09 | 2023 | -76.65% | +55.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 2.03 | 2023 | +118.39% | -8.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Macedonia | 1.4 | 2023 | -27.84% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 0.57 | 2023 | +3200% | -44.99% | View data |
