The European industry sector's final consumption of hard coal, measured in thousand metric tons, reveals varied trends across countries. In 2023, Poland led with 26.88 thousand metric tons, followed by Ukraine with 20.28. Germany and the United Kingdom saw significant declines, at -2.86% and -4.97% respectively. France and Italy also marked declines, -5.54% and -4.22%. Norway and Bulgaria experienced increases of 2.27% and 1.68%, while Croatia showed notable growth at 19.16%. Conversely, significant declines were observed in Greece and the Czech Republic.
Future trends indicate a potential decline in hard coal consumption due to increasing regulatory pressures for cleaner energy. Additionally, technological advancements and renewable energy investments could further diminish coal demand. Countries like Poland and Ukraine may slow their reductions, while Western European nations might expedite their shifts towards sustainable alternatives.
Top countries in Industry Sector Final Consumption of Hard Coal Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 26.88 | 2023 | -0.051% | -1.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 20.28 | 2023 | -1.04% | +1.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 10.44 | 2023 | -0.07% | -2.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 7.41 | 2023 | -4.66% | -4.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 6.36 | 2023 | -3.81% | -5.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 3.81 | 2023 | 0% | +2.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2.34 | 2023 | -0.26% | -1.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 2.18 | 2023 | +0.51% | +1.68% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.16 | 2023 | +2.87% | +1.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Albania | 2.13 | 2023 | +7% | -1.67% | View data |
