In 2023, Germany led the global export of agglomerated lignite with a dominant share of 94.62%, although it experienced a slight decline of 0.88% from the previous year. Belgium followed with a 10.7% share, recording a growth of 4.18%. South Africa, despite contributing a minor share, saw an remarkable increase of 491.43% year-on-year. India and Poland also registered significant growth at 20.99% and 22.63% respectively. Conversely, countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina and Romania saw a decrease in their export volumes of 9.4% and 35.88% respectively.
Future trends to watch include the potential growth in countries such as India and Poland, given their recent annual gains. South Africa’s exponential increase suggests a potential emerging market, while Germany's slight decline may warrant monitoring for shifts in global dominance. Additionally, green energy initiatives may impact lignite demand and trade flows globally.
Top countries in Export of Agglomerated Lignite Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 94.62 | 2023 | -1.85% | -0.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 10.7 | 2023 | +3.68% | +4.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1.49 | 2023 | -8.93% | -9.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 India | 0.94 | 2023 | +2.23% | +20.99% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 0.17 | 2023 | -4.22% | +22.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 0.13 | 2023 | +5.4% | +6.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lebanon | 0.022 | 2023 | +1.98% | +2.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Africa | 0.012 | 2023 | +1.73% | +491.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 0.008 | 2023 | -57.95% | -35.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 0.001 | 2023 | +6.67% | +1.11% | View data |
