In 2023, Poland led Europe's inland consumption of coking coal at 12.06 million metric tons, followed by Germany and Ukraine. Poland saw a slight decline of 1.04%, while Germany's reduction was more significant at 7.63%. Ukraine's consumption dropped by 9.46%, whereas the Netherlands and Austria showed smaller decreases, at 1.45% and 0.26%, respectively. Spain and Belgium experienced growth, with Spain increasing by 2.32% and Belgium by 0.52%. The United Kingdom and Hungary saw notable declines of 10.56% and 11.45%, respectively. Moldova's consumption remained unchanged, while Romania's was minimal at 0.007 million metric tons.
Trends to watch in the future include potential shifts towards cleaner energy sources in Europe, possibly leading to further reductions in coking coal consumption. Additionally, geopolitical factors and economic developments may impact production and consumption patterns across European countries. Monitoring these dynamics will be crucial to understanding the future landscape of coking coal consumption in Europe.
Top countries in Calculated Inland Consumption of Coking Coal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 12,060 | 2023 | +1.52% | -1.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 10,180 | 2023 | -11.18% | -7.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ukraine | 9,460 | 2023 | -9.87% | -9.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 3,970 | 2023 | +0.2% | -1.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 3,270 | 2023 | -1.9% | -0.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 2,380 | 2023 | +1.36% | -2.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 1,820 | 2023 | -6.24% | -5.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 1,730 | 2023 | -2.77% | +2.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 1,720 | 2023 | +0.022% | -0.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 1,710 | 2023 | -14.07% | -10.56% | View data |
