The forecasted values for the final consumption of brown coal briquettes in Belgium's industry show a steady increase from 157.23 thousand TOE in 2024 to 169.73 thousand TOE in 2028. Year-on-year variations show a consistent growth average: 2.06% from 2024 to 2025, 1.97% from 2025 to 2026, 1.88% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.80% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period (2024-2028) is approximately 1.93%.
Future trends to watch include the impact of environmental regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions, advancements in renewable energy technologies, and shifts in industrial energy consumption patterns towards more sustainable sources.