In 2023, Germany dominated European brown coal briquettes consumption in the industry, with a significant 70.45 thousand terajoules, followed by Belgium at 6.44, and the Czech Republic at 1.75. Observing changes from 2022 to 2023, Germany's consumption increased by 1.89%, while France noticed the highest growth rate of 3.63%. Conversely, Belgium and Poland experienced declines of 2.0% and 1.48%, respectively. Cumulatively over five years, Serbia showed notable persistent growth in consumption, underlining its expanding industrial use of brown coal briquettes.
Future trends to watch include the impact of European Union regulations on coal energy consumption, technological advancements favoring cleaner energy, and economic shifts that may influence industrial energy preferences. Additionally, Germany's policy shifts towards renewable energy might lead to reduced reliance on brown coal briquettes, potentially affecting market dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Brown Coal Briquettes Final Consumption in Industry by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 70,450 | 2023 | +1.17% | +1.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 6,440 | 2023 | +8.8% | -2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 1,750 | 2023 | +4.79% | +1.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 1,150 | 2023 | -8.07% | +3.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 901.28 | 2023 | +18.33% | +3.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 768.13 | 2023 | +17.55% | +2.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 637.01 | 2023 | +2.61% | -0.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 221.03 | 2023 | +0.23% | +3.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 55.48 | 2023 | +3.3% | -1.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.39 | 2021 | -38.19% | View data |
