The European imports of brown coal in 2023 highlight Macedonia as the leader with a significant increase of 46.5% from the previous year. Serbia also saw notable growth at 8.63%. In contrast, several countries experienced declines, such as Slovakia and Slovenia, which fell by 11.94% and 6.98%, respectively. Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina faced substantial reductions of over 20%, while the Czech Republic saw a steep decline of 31.11%. Some nations like Lithuania significantly increased their imports at 75.97%, whereas others like Kosovo and Montenegro exited the import market entirely.
Future trends to watch in European brown coal imports include the potential for increased imports from countries experiencing high growth rates, such as Macedonia and Serbia. Environmental regulations and a shift towards renewable energy could further decrease brown coal imports in nations with declining trends. Monitoring countries with previous steep declines, like the Czech Republic, may provide insights into their energy transition strategies. Additionally, geopolitical factors affecting Ukraine's energy supply could influence its import volumes.
Top countries in Imports of Brown Coal Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Macedonia | 25.67 | 2023 | +1.22% | +46.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 18.57 | 2023 | -34.63% | +8.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 16.91 | 2023 | -7.25% | -2.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 10.48 | 2023 | -27.75% | -11.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 9.67 | 2023 | -35.46% | -6.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 8.84 | 2023 | +1.03% | -0.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 2.29 | 2023 | +0.83% | -2.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 1.26 | 2023 | -65.14% | -24.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1.13 | 2023 | -14.9% | -20.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 1 | 2022 | +11.11% | 0% | View data |
