In 2023, Poland led Europe's lignite final consumption in agriculture and forestry with 62.53 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, despite a 4.09% decline from the previous year. The Czech Republic and Bulgaria followed, with respective declines of 11% and 0.73%. Greece was the sole nation to increase consumption, experiencing a 0.95% growth. Macedonia, Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Romania all displayed reducing trends, with Bosnia and Herzegovina showing a significant 24.56% drop. Over the last five years, lignite consumption showed variable annual changes, indicating a broader shift towards alternative energy sources.
Future trends to watch include continued pressure on lignite consumption due to EU environmental policies and a shift towards more sustainable energy in agriculture and forestry. The ongoing energy transition may see some countries reducing lignite dependency while exploring renewable alternatives, impacting overall consumption patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption in Agriculture and Forestry Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 62.53 | 2023 | +14.24% | -4.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 14.42 | 2023 | +0.88% | -11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 11.65 | 2023 | +5.4% | -0.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 3.01 | 2023 | 0% | +0.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Macedonia | 2.77 | 2023 | +16.16% | -1.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 1.67 | 2023 | -2.54% | +4.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 1.46 | 2021 | -1.3% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.21 | 2023 | -33.85% | -24.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 0.13 | 2021 | -60.87% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 0.063 | 2021 | +62.5% | View data |
