In 2023, Portugal leads European charcoal consumption in commercial and public services, followed by Germany and Austria. Noticeable growth occurred in Lithuania with a significant rise of 18.43%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina at 12.6%, while Serbia's usage plummeted by 44.61%. Other notable increases include Albania (9.84%), Moldova (4.16%), and Croatia (3.91%). Conversely, Portugal and Germany experienced modest declines of 0.4% and 0.43%, respectively. Over a five-year period, the Compound Annual Growth Rate indicates volatility with sporadic usage trends, particularly in Eastern European countries.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts towards sustainable alternatives, regulatory changes impacting charcoal usage in commercial and public sectors, and the progression of renewable energy sources that could influence traditional consumption patterns across Europe, especially in environmentally responsive regions.
Top countries in Charcoal Final Consumption in Commercial and Public Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 19.13 | 2023 | +16.26% | -0.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 8.98 | 2023 | +8.83% | -0.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 4.66 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 4.46 | 2023 | +12.66% | +18.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 4.34 | 2023 | +2.8% | +0.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 4.24 | 2023 | +2.94% | +1.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2.53 | 2023 | -0.63% | +12.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Albania | 2.26 | 2023 | +2.96% | +9.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 1.23 | 2023 | +6.85% | +3.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Moldova | 1.12 | 2023 | +19.44% | +4.16% | View data |
