As of 2023, Germany leads in the European consumption of brown coal briquettes by households with 53.73 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent. The Czech Republic follows with 20.77, while Serbia records 13.83. Countries like Slovakia and Ireland have significantly smaller shares, with 5.71 and 2.42 respectively. Smaller consumers include Bulgaria, Austria, Hungary, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The year-on-year variation for 2023 indicates notable growth in Slovakia at 81.46%, while Belgium and Serbia see significant declines of -15.13% and -14.36% respectively. Germany experiences a -5.79% decrease, contrasting with modest growth in the Czech Republic and the Netherlands.
Future trends to watch involve a potential shift towards renewable energy resources, which may lead to further declines in brown coal briquette consumption. Environmental policies in the EU aimed at reducing carbon emissions could drive a gradual decline in dependency on brown coal, especially in countries heavily relying on it like Germany. Transition strategies in Eastern European countries might also influence future consumption patterns.
Top countries in Brown Coal Briquettes Final Consumption by Households Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 53.73 | 2023 | -5.45% | -5.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 20.77 | 2023 | +3.32% | +4.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 13.83 | 2023 | -6.71% | -14.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 5.71 | 2023 | +17.07% | +81.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 2.42 | 2023 | +2.17% | -0.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 1.52 | 2021 | +49.23% | +16.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 0.95 | 2023 | -0.4% | -4.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 0.65 | 2023 | -8.81% | -9.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.23 | 2023 | +20.07% | +3.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 0.17 | 2023 | -16.46% | -15.13% | View data |
