In recent years, Romania and Serbia have led lignite consumption in the European non-metallic minerals sector, with significant use in Romania increasing by 14.93% in 2023. Smaller economies like Croatia showed notable growth of 21.7%, while the Netherlands and Austria experienced substantial declines, decreasing by 14.68% and 18.93%, respectively. Despite a 2.58% increase in France, lignite consumption remains lower compared to Eastern European countries, reflecting regional disparities.
Future trends to watch involve the transition to more sustainable energy sources, influencing lignite consumption amidst tightened regulations. Eastern Europe may continue to see fluctuations depending on energy diversification progress.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 679.34 | 2023 | +2.18% | +14.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 670.16 | 2023 | +2.74% | +1.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 215.85 | 2023 | +7.3% | +2.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 123.78 | 2023 | +2.74% | -14.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 111.74 | 2023 | -3.02% | -3.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 65.71 | 2023 | +29.65% | +2.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Macedonia | 45.37 | 2023 | +8.58% | -1.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 37.22 | 2023 | -31.85% | -14.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 21.4 | 2021 | -16.06% | +1.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 13.95 | 2023 | +24.89% | +21.7% | View data |
