Poland leads the European coking coal gross available energy with 8.74 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2023, followed closely by Germany and Ukraine. These countries experienced negative year-on-year growth, notably Germany and Ukraine with declines around 8%. France, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic showed minor declines, while Austria was unchanged. The United Kingdom witnessed a significant decrease of over 10%, while Spain experienced a sharper drop of 13%. The overall trend for European countries indicates a reduction in coking coal usage, reflecting shifts towards sustainable energy sources.
Future trends to watch include the potential for further declines in coking coal demand as European countries accelerate their transition to greener energy alternatives. Policy changes and advancements in renewable energy technologies might drive these shifts, alongside economic and political influences.
Top countries in Coking Coal Gross Available Energy by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 8,740 | 2023 | -0.61% | -0.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 6,940 | 2023 | -6.97% | -7.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ukraine | 6,850 | 2023 | -8.91% | -8.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 2,870 | 2023 | +3.3% | -1.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 2,740 | 2023 | -0.47% | -1.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 2,170 | 2023 | -0.81% | -1.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 1,600 | 2023 | +2.41% | -3.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 1,440 | 2023 | -0.34% | -3.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 1,260 | 2023 | -13.66% | -10.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1,220 | 2023 | -0.0062% | +0.031% | View data |