The European Coal Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) reveals varied changes across countries. Poland leads with the highest forecasted increase in 2024, while Montenegro records the smallest change. Significant increases are forecasted for Lithuania and Estonia, continuing past trends. Conversely, countries like Denmark, Romania, and Montenegro show minimal changes, suggesting stable or declining coal price pressures. Over recent years, countries such as Germany and the Czech Republic saw modest price increases, contrasting with higher fluctuations in Poland and Lithuania, possibly due to supply-demand dynamics and regulatory shifts.
Future trends to watch include the impact of energy transition policies, potential supply chain disruptions, and the influence of global coal market prices on these national indices. These factors could drive further variability in coal HICP across Europe.
Top countries in Coal HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent, Change on Previous Period | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 128.5 | 2022 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 90.3 | 2022 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 85.1 | 2022 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 83.7 | 2022 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 48 | 2022 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 40 | 2022 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 31.1 | 2022 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 25.3 | 2022 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 25.1 | 2022 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 24.9 | 2022 | View data |
