In 2023, Serbia held the largest share of European lignite imports in gigawatthours with a 3.41% year-on-year increase, followed by Hungary and Poland with modest growth. Slovakia and the Czech Republic experienced significant declines, over 20%. Macedonia showed a remarkable surge of 32.04%, while Germany and Croatia remained stable. On average, lignite import shares have fluctuated, witnessing a varied rate of change over the past five years.
Future trends to monitor include potential shifts in energy policies across Europe, increasing interest in renewable energy sources, and the implications of climate change regulations. Countries like Macedonia and Kosovo could see further increases, whereas nations reducing their dependence on lignite might continue to see declines.
Top countries in Lignite Imports Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Serbia | 22.91 | 2023 | +7.04% | +3.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 18.85 | 2023 | +21.13% | +1.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 16.56 | 2023 | -26.89% | -21.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 14.16 | 2023 | +8.39% | +2.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 9.05 | 2023 | +14.58% | +4.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 6.54 | 2023 | +5.07% | -2.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.6 | 2023 | +3.69% | -21.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macedonia | 4.38 | 2023 | -0.63% | +32.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 3.24 | 2021 | -0.86% | +0.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 3.22 | 2023 | +0.94% | -4.03% | View data |
