The forecast for the hard coal trade balance in the Netherlands shows a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the trade balance stood at a higher volume compared to the forecasted values for subsequent years, with a value of 10.00 million metric tons in 2023. Year-on-year variations indicate a steady decrease, with 2025 down by 1.8% from 2024, 2026 down by 1.8% from 2025, 2027 down by 1.8% from 2026, and 2028 down by 1.8% from 2027. Over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) suggests an average annual decline of 1.9%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in energy policy, advancements in renewable energy technology, and changes in global coal demand and supply dynamics. These factors could significantly impact the hard coal trade balance in the Netherlands.