In 2023, the final consumption of anthracite in Germany's industry stood at 24.24 thousand terajoules. Looking ahead, there is a steady upward trend forecasted from 2024 to 2028. From 2024 to 2025, consumption is predicted to grow by 2.45%, with a similar annual increase witnessed each subsequent year, reaching 27.24 thousand terajoules by 2028. The compound annual growth rate from 2024 to 2028 is anticipated to be approximately 2.38%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of Germany's energy transition policy on coal use.
- Technological advancements in industrial processes that might reduce coal dependency.
- Regulatory changes in the European Union impacting coal consumption.
- Global market pressures influencing coal pricing and availability.
