In 2023, Germany and Ukraine dominated European coking coal imports with shares of 24.41% and 23.97% respectively. Notably, Ukraine showed growth with a 0.58% increase, contrasting Germany’s slight decrease of 0.2%. Smaller importers like Poland and the Czech Republic experienced significant increases of 2.31% and 3.01%, indicating a shift in regional demand. France dropped by 2.66%, and the UK saw a substantial decline of 17.19%.
Future trends may see emerging markets like Poland and the Czech Republic strengthening their positions. Economic and regulatory changes could further impact coal imports, pivoting toward cleaner energy sources over time.
Top countries in Coking Coal Imports Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 24.41 | 2023 | +4.45% | -0.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 23.97 | 2023 | +2.69% | +0.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 8.52 | 2023 | +3.36% | +0.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.07 | 2023 | +3.42% | -2.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 8.03 | 2023 | +18.27% | +2.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 5.7 | 2023 | +5.68% | +3.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 4.6 | 2023 | +2.34% | -3.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 4.01 | 2023 | -0.14% | -2.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.4 | 2023 | -0.55% | -0.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3.37 | 2023 | +11.82% | +3% | View data |
