In 2023, Germany led European coking coal imports, slightly declining with a 0.2% decrease. In contrast, Ukraine saw a 0.58% increase. The Netherlands increased by 0.69%, while France and Slovakia saw decreases of 2.66% and 3.17%, respectively. Italy's imports dipped by 2.65%, whereas the Czech Republic experienced a 3.01% rise. Among smaller importers, Poland grew by 2.31%, Bosnia and Herzegovina increased by 2.74%, but Finland fell by 1.9%. The most significant decrease was in the UK with a 17.19% drop, indicating varying dynamics across Europe in 2023.
Future trends to watch include possible increases in demand influenced by green technology incentives, shifts due to geopolitical factors, and variable industrial demand, which could impact import dynamics and lead to more volatility in the coking coal market across European countries.
Top countries in Coking Coal Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 98,640 | 2023 | +4.45% | -0.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 96,850 | 2023 | +2.69% | +0.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 34,440 | 2023 | +3.36% | +0.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 32,620 | 2023 | +3.42% | -2.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 32,460 | 2023 | +18.27% | +2.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 23,020 | 2023 | +5.68% | +3.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 18,980 | 2023 | +2.97% | -3.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 16,220 | 2023 | -0.14% | -2.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 13,690 | 2023 | -0.46% | -0.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 13,470 | 2023 | +11.08% | +2.74% | View data |
