The European Non-Metallic Minerals Sector's lignite consumption in thousand metric tons shows significant variance across countries in 2023. Serbia and Romania lead with the highest consumption, showing increases of around 9%. Poland follows with moderate growth, while Bosnia and Herzegovina and others, like Netherlands and Czech Republic, depict declines. Bulgaria shows notable growth at over 100%, while Austria experiences a significant drop. These trends highlight a varied landscape within Europe regarding lignite consumption.
Looking ahead, continued growth is expected in certain regions, particularly in Eastern Europe, while Western European countries may focus on reducing lignite reliance amid increasing environmental regulations and sustainable energy transition efforts.
Top countries in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Final Consumption of Lignite Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Serbia | 38.15 | 2023 | +5.18% | +8.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 31.86 | 2023 | +0.36% | +8.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 10.57 | 2023 | +8.59% | +2.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 5.98 | 2023 | -2.92% | -3.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Macedonia | 2.89 | 2023 | +8.77% | +0.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 2.88 | 2023 | +2.8% | -14.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 2.63 | 2023 | 0% | -1.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 2.11 | 2023 | +28.56% | +2.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 1.08 | 2023 | 0% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.54 | 2023 | -31.18% | -14.42% | View data |
