In 2023, Poland led European solid fossil fuel exports at 8.44 million tonnes of oil equivalent, with Germany and the Czech Republic following at 2.02 and 1.27 million respectively. Notable changes in export volume occurred in Denmark, with an increase of 131.05%, and Finland, which grew by 13.07%. Germany experienced a significant increase of 6.21%, whereas the Czech Republic saw a 9.83% decrease. Smaller exporters like Spain and Serbia displayed substantial growth of 18.12% and 22.69%, respectively. Conversely, Belgium, Latvia, and Norway experienced declines in exports.
Future trends to watch include the anticipated increased demand for cleaner energy will likely impact fossil fuel export volumes, with countries striving to meet emission targets potentially scaling back on traditional fossil fuel exports. Advances in renewable energy technologies could further pressure solid fossil fuel export sustainability. Monitoring policy changes across Europe in response to climate change initiatives will be crucial, as well as the adoption and infrastructure advancements in alternative energy sources.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 8,440 | 2023 | -2.97% | +0.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 2,020 | 2023 | +8.79% | +6.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 1,270 | 2023 | -8.57% | -9.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 760.23 | 2023 | +2.53% | +18.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 661.24 | 2023 | +33.28% | +131.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 400.13 | 2023 | -2.54% | -0.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 377.38 | 2023 | +5.91% | -2.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 247.11 | 2023 | +6.8% | +2.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 183.52 | 2023 | -0.92% | -5.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 150.6 | 2023 | +18.63% | +13.07% | View data |
