In 2023, Germany led Europe's lignite direct material inputs with 108.57 million metric tons, but faced an 8.18% decline from the previous year. Other key contributors include Poland and Serbia, showing varied annual growth rates. Notably, Germany and Greece experienced substantial declines, while Latvia and the Netherlands saw remarkable increases. Over the past five years, the sector has shown a mixed Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), reflecting diverse energy policies and economic conditions across nations.
Future trends to watch:
- Continued reduction in lignite usage as countries transition to renewable energy.
- Nations like Latvia may further increase lignite inputs, contingent on economic policy shifts.
- Policy and technological advancements could galvanize shifts towards reduced dependency on lignite in major contributors like Germany and Poland.
Top countries in Lignite Direct Material Inputs by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 108,570 | 2023 | -6.14% | -8.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 52,230 | 2023 | -0.21% | -2.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 38,570 | 2023 | -0.0055% | +0.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 36,070 | 2023 | +1.88% | -1.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 31,830 | 2023 | +5.09% | +1.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 20,810 | 2023 | +3.22% | -2.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 20,220 | 2023 | -8.05% | -11.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 11,950 | 2023 | -3.72% | -2.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 6,770 | 2023 | -1.73% | -3.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 3,890 | 2023 | -6.52% | -4.95% | View data |
