In 2023, Poland led European exports of hard coal with 4.92 million metric tons, showing a modest 0.24% year-on-year growth. Spain and Germany demonstrated remarkable increases of 36.51% and 36.84%, respectively. Contrarily, Czech Republic and Belgium experienced noticeable declines, at -20.29% and -19.9%. The United Kingdom had a slight increase of 2.94%, while Italy ceased its exports entirely, marking a -100% change. Other countries like Denmark, Finland, Portugal, Albania, and Kosovo maintained stable export volumes. Austria, Norway, and Latvia faced small declines.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to environmental policies, technological advancements in renewable energy, and geopolitical influences. Countries may continue to reduce reliance on coal in favor of cleaner sources, potentially decreasing European coal export volumes in the long term.
Top countries in Exports of Hard Coal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 4,920 | 2023 | -8.12% | +0.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,310 | 2023 | -7.88% | +36.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 994.42 | 2023 | +1.08% | +36.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 733 | 2023 | +1.38% | +2.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 628.79 | 2023 | -32.23% | -20.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 116.84 | 2023 | +47.21% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 96.5 | 2023 | -84.46% | -19.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 85.54 | 2023 | +1.56% | -5.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 13 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Italy | 10 | 2023 | +27.89% | View data |
