The use of brown coal in the European agriculture and forestry sector shows Poland as a dominant consumer, with consumption standing at 55.0 thousand metric tons. Bulgaria and Czech Republic also have significant usage but at much lower levels than Poland. The recent trends indicate a decrease in usage across major consumers like Poland and Czech Republic, driven by a 3.87% and 3.78% year-on-year drop in 2023, respectively. Conversely, Belgium exhibited a significant increase of 56.04%.
Future trends to watch include the potential for continued reduction in consumption due to environmental regulations and a shift towards renewable energy sources, impacting the dependency on brown coal across Europe. The sector may witness further diversification in energy sources, reducing reliance on brown coal.
Top countries in Agriculture and Forestry Sector Final Consumption of Brown Coal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 55 | 2023 | +12.24% | -3.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 14.51 | 2023 | +6.86% | +0.018% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 12.06 | 2023 | -3.84% | -3.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 4.58 | 2023 | -7.83% | -2.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 3.7 | 2023 | +60.87% | +56.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Macedonia | 2.83 | 2023 | +16.25% | +1.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.2 | 2023 | -28.16% | -22.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 0.13 | 2021 | -59.87% | View data |
