In 2023, Kosovo led European underground brown coal production with 8.71 million metric tons, reflecting a 2.61% year-over-year increase. Slovenia, despite a decline of 4.6%, produced 2.55 million metric tons. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ukraine faced significant reductions of 4.34% and 22.98%, respectively. Other nations such as Slovakia and Serbia also saw production declines, while collective declines witnessed in the Czech Republic and Montenegro highlight broader regional challenges. Over the last five years, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) analysis indicates shifting production dynamics.
Future trends to watch include geopolitical factors in Ukraine impacting production stability, advancements in renewable energy reducing coal demand, and environmental regulations prompting further decrease in coal extraction across Europe.
Top countries in Underground production of Brown Coal by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kosovo | 8,710 | 2023 | +1.28% | +2.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Slovenia | 2,550 | 2023 | -2.77% | -4.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1,910 | 2023 | -0.42% | -4.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 1,630 | 2023 | -16.09% | -22.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 1,330 | 2023 | +0.54% | -2.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 250.7 | 2021 | -41.7% | -24.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 116.04 | 2023 | -59.25% | -23.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 99.65 | 2023 | -22.68% | -19.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Montenegro | 24.3 | 2023 | -11.96% | -15.62% | View data |
