In 2023, the final consumption of brown coal by the Food, Beverages, and Tobacco sector in Germany stood at 90.0 thousand metric tons. From 2024 onwards, a clear declining trend is evident with a year-over-year reduction in consumption: a drop of 13.3% from 2024 to 2025, 14.1% from 2025 to 2026, 15.0% from 2026 to 2027, and finally 16.4% from 2027 to 2028. Over the 5-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average yearly decrease of 12.2%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Germany's energy transition and regulatory changes influencing brown coal consumption.
Technological advancements and shifts toward renewable energy sources in the food, beverages, and tobacco sector.
Potential changes in industry practices aiming at reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability.