The Czech Republic leads in the final consumption of lignite in industry among European countries with 255.95 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent in 2023, despite a 5.33% decline from the previous year. Germany follows with 126.14, having decreased by 4.47%. Romania and Kosovo have shown notable increases of 14.26% and 16.64%, respectively. Bosnia and Herzegovina also witnessed a growth of 11.21%. In contrast, countries like France, Netherlands, Austria, and Croatia experienced significant reductions of 9.95%, 33.52%, 31.21%, and 15.09%, respectively.
Future trends in the European lignite industry consumption may focus on energy transition efforts and stricter environmental policies stimulating a shift towards cleaner energy sources. Watch for technological advancements that may replace lignite in industrial processes and the impact of geopolitical events on energy security and policy adjustments across Europe.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption in Industry by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 255.95 | 2023 | -4.84% | -5.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 126.14 | 2023 | -2.81% | -4.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 96.88 | 2023 | +3.55% | +11.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 81.27 | 2023 | -2.51% | -6.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 57.26 | 2023 | +0.58% | +14.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 43.31 | 2023 | +1.98% | +6.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 18.33 | 2023 | -0.21% | -9.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Kosovo | 14.04 | 2023 | -1.72% | +16.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Macedonia | 8.29 | 2023 | -5.7% | -2.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 7.19 | 2023 | +2.54% | -3.12% | View data |
