The forecast data for Belgium's hard coal trade balance from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent decline in metric tons per capita, with values decreasing from 0.16 in 2024 to 0.083 in 2028. Compared to the base year of 2023, this indicates a significant downward trend. Specifically, the year-on-year variations show a decrease of 12.5% from 2024 to 2025, 14.3% from 2025 to 2026, 16.7% from 2026 to 2027, and 17% from 2027 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential shifts in energy policies and coal regulations.
- Increases in alternative energy adoption and its impact on the coal market.
- Economic developments that could affect coal trade dynamics.