European lignite imports in 2023 highlight Serbia and Hungary as leading importers, both showing positive growth year-on-year. Slovakia and the Czech Republic experienced significant declines, reflecting broader regional shifts. Montenegro witnessed the largest drop, while Macedonia showed significant growth. Germany and Italy's imports remained relatively low compared to others. Over the past five years, notable trends include Serbia's steady growth, contrasting France and the Netherlands consistently reducing imports. These developments indicate shifting dependencies and policies towards energy sources.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential policy shifts in lignite use affecting major importers like Serbia and Hungary
- Renewable energy adoption possibly reducing lignite dependency across Europe
- Continued declines in countries moving towards sustainable energy sources
Top countries in Lignite Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Serbia | 981.06 | 2023 | +7.04% | +3.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 806.96 | 2023 | +21.13% | +1.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 709.01 | 2023 | -26.89% | -21.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 606.32 | 2023 | +8.39% | +2.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 387.28 | 2023 | +14.58% | +4.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 279.93 | 2023 | +5.07% | -2.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 196.98 | 2023 | +3.69% | -21.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macedonia | 187.72 | 2023 | -0.63% | +32.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 138.7 | 2021 | -0.86% | +0.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 137.66 | 2023 | +0.94% | -4.03% | View data |
