In 2023, Germany led European household consumption of brown coal briquettes, commanding a substantial share of 47.26 thousand metric tons. Serbia and the Czech Republic followed with 22.78 and 15.58 thousand metric tons, respectively. Key insights from year-on-year variations reveal Slovakia's significant growth at 79.56%, while Germany and Serbia saw decreases of 6.18% and 10.7%. Meanwhile, Bulgaria increased by 10.26%, and other countries like Ireland showed minimal changes.
Future trends to watch encompass a gradual decline in traditional brown coal briquette consumption, driven by environmental policies and a shift towards cleaner energy solutions. Monitoring renewable alternatives' uptake across Europe will be crucial. Additionally, countries with notable growth or declines may adjust strategies to align with green energy transitions.
Top countries in Households Final Consumption of Brown Coal Briquettes Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 47.26 | 2023 | -7.62% | -6.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 22.78 | 2023 | -3.33% | -10.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 15.58 | 2023 | +3.75% | +0.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 5.17 | 2023 | +16.67% | +79.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 4.71 | 2023 | -39.08% | +10.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 2.21 | 2023 | +2.17% | -0.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 1.02 | 2023 | +10% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.86 | 2023 | -0.57% | -5.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.21 | 2023 | +20.07% | +3.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 0.18 | 2023 | -13.64% | -13.83% | View data |
