In 2023, Portugal led European consumption of charcoal in the commercial and public sectors, followed by Germany and Austria. Among the countries with increasing consumption were Lithuania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Albania, showing significant year-on-year growth. Serbia experienced a substantial decline, while Germany's consumption remained stagnant. Over the past five years, Portugal and Germany showed stable yet modest performance, contrasting with more dynamic increases in countries like Lithuania.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts towards alternative energy sources as sustainability efforts increase across Europe. Monitoring the adoption of renewable resources and legislation changes will be essential for understanding future consumption patterns.
Top countries in Commercial and Public Services Final Consumption of Charcoal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 27.14 | 2023 | +16.26% | -0.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 12 | 2023 | +9.09% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 6.58 | 2023 | +1.54% | +2.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 6.33 | 2023 | +2.94% | +1.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 6.16 | 2023 | +2.84% | +0.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 6.1 | 2023 | +12.96% | +18.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Albania | 3.2 | 2023 | +3.23% | +9.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 1.84 | 2023 | +6.84% | +3.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Moldova | 1.7 | 2023 | +13.33% | +3.96% | View data |
