In 2023, the Czech Republic had the highest lignite available for final consumption among European countries, followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Poland. The Czech Republic and Kosovo showed notable increases over the year, with Kosovo experiencing significant growth at 28.11%. Conversely, Germany, Bulgaria, and Romania reported negative volumes. Slovakia, Hungary, and the Netherlands exhibited substantial declines, signaling potential systemic changes or regulatory impacts within these markets.
Future trends may include more stringent environmental regulations, potentially leading to a decrease in lignite consumption. Countries like Kosovo and the Czech Republic might experience continued growth due to domestic policies favoring lignite, whereas nations with negative consumption trends, such as Germany, may pivot towards more sustainable energy sources. Watch for developments in energy policies and market dynamics across Europe that could reshape lignite's role in energy consumption.
Top countries in Lignite Available for Final Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 816.76 | 2023 | +4.46% | +1.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 225.6 | 2023 | +7.44% | +4.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 161.5 | 2023 | -13.97% | -6.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 136.34 | 2023 | +0.27% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Kosovo | 42.45 | 2023 | +0.12% | +28.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 19.55 | 2023 | -0.51% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 14.58 | 2023 | -47.23% | -31.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macedonia | 10.73 | 2023 | +4.42% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Montenegro | 7.3 | 2023 | +1.64% | +2.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 6.54 | 2023 | -48.51% | -22.62% | View data |
