In 2023, Germany led the European brown coal briquettes consumption with 88.87 GWh, representing a dominant share. Belgium followed with 8.02 GWh. Other significant consumers included the Czech Republic and Serbia, though at much lower levels. The annual variation showed modest positive trends in Germany and Czech Republic, while Belgium and Hungary experienced declines. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate indicates subtle shifting dynamics, with Germany maintaining its lead but other countries showing varying growth patterns.
Future trends to monitor include Germany's continued dominance, potential policy changes on coal use in Europe, and the transition to sustainable energy sources which could impact consumption patterns across different countries.
Top countries in Brown Coal Briquettes Final Consumption in Industry Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 88.87 | 2023 | +1.17% | +1.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 8.02 | 2023 | +8.64% | -2.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 2.11 | 2023 | +4.61% | +2.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 1.26 | 2023 | -9.53% | +0.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1.14 | 2023 | +18.47% | +3.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 0.97 | 2023 | +19.54% | +3.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 0.79 | 2023 | +2.23% | -1.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 0.28 | 2023 | +0.23% | +3.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.07 | 2023 | +3.3% | -1.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0 | 2021 | -38.29% | View data |
