Based on the 2023 forecasted data, Germany (24.38%) and Ukraine (23.94%) dominate the European coking coal imports, followed by the Netherlands (8.51%). Year-on-year variations highlighted notable increases for Poland (+2.31%) and the Czech Republic (+3.01%), while the UK experienced a significant decline (-17.19%). Over the last five years, emerging trends suggest shifts in regional demand with Eastern Europe gaining share. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) will provide further insights over this period.
Looking ahead, watch for policy impacts related to the EU's Green Deal and decarbonization efforts, which could heavily influence import dynamics. Additionally, developments in alternative energy sources and market responses to the geopolitical landscape in Eastern Europe will be critical to sectoral shifts.
Top countries in Coking Coal Imports Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 24.38 | 2023 | +4.45% | -0.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 23.94 | 2023 | +2.69% | +0.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 8.51 | 2023 | +3.36% | +0.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.06 | 2023 | +3.42% | -2.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 8.03 | 2023 | +18.27% | +2.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 5.69 | 2023 | +5.68% | +3.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 4.69 | 2023 | +2.97% | -3.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 4.01 | 2023 | -0.14% | -2.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.39 | 2023 | -0.46% | -0.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3.33 | 2023 | +11.08% | +2.74% | View data |
