In 2023, Germany led the consumption of brown coal briquettes among European households with 54.55 terajoules, followed by the Czech Republic at 19.71 and Serbia at 12.57. Slovakia experienced a significant increase of 72.77% year-on-year, while Serbia saw a major decline of 16.38%. Germany and Ireland both saw a decrease in consumption by 5.96% and 5.38%, respectively. Minor fluctuations were observed in other countries, with Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg experiencing small declines, while the Netherlands saw a slight increase of 3.38%.
Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond, future trends to watch in the European brown coal briquettes market for household consumption include increasing efforts towards energy transition and decarbonization, which may lead to a decline in usage. Additionally, policy changes promoting sustainable energy solutions could accelerate the shift away from brown coal, impacting countries with significant current consumption negatively.
Top countries in Brown Coal Briquettes Final Consumption by Households Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 54.55 | 2023 | -6.49% | -5.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 19.71 | 2023 | -0.013% | +2.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 12.57 | 2023 | -7.79% | -16.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 6.9 | 2021 | +49.23% | +16.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 4.58 | 2023 | +8.11% | +72.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 2.22 | 2023 | -1.22% | -5.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 1.17 | 2023 | +2.09% | -1.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 0.95 | 2023 | +8.34% | -3.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.24 | 2023 | +20.07% | +3.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 0.22 | 2023 | -13.66% | -10.69% | View data |
