The European agriculture and forestry sector saw varied changes in hard coal consumption across countries in 2023. Poland remains a dominant consumer with 992.68 thousand metric tons, despite a 7.36% decline. Consumption decreased in Belgium (-3.29%), Denmark (-22.72%), Estonia (-20.88%), and Austria (-0.72%), while Bulgaria and the Czech Republic increased by 3.26% and 5.2%, respectively. Nations like Finland, Macedonia, and Hungary maintained steady consumption levels.
Future trends indicate a shift towards sustainable energy sources, potentially leading to decreased coal dependency. Key regions may explore alternative, cleaner energy practices to meet climate commitments and partake in global decarbonization efforts.
Top countries in Agriculture and Forestry Sector Final Consumption of Hard Coal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 992.68 | 2023 | -3.27% | -7.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 19.8 | 2023 | +1.54% | -3.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 11.13 | 2023 | +0.045% | +3.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 4 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 3.73 | 2023 | -36.46% | -22.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 3.7 | 2023 | +8.82% | +0.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Moldova | 3 | 2023 | 0% | +8.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macedonia | 1.97 | 2023 | +31.44% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 France | 1.79 | 2023 | +2.82% | -0.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
