Based on the data, the gross inland consumption of brown coal briquettes in Belgium is forecasted to grow from 6.44 thousand terajoules in 2024 to 6.59 thousand terajoules in 2028. The year-on-year increase shows a consistent growth pattern:
- 2025: 0.62% increase
- 2026: 0.62% increase
- 2027: 0.46% increase
- 2028: 0.61% increase
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is approximately 0.58%, indicating steady but slow growth.
Despite the consistent growth, market trends suggest increasing competition from renewable energy sources and evolving environmental policies. Therefore, stakeholders should monitor changes in energy regulations and advancements in cleaner technologies that could impact brown coal briquettes' market share.
