The European Non-Metallic Minerals sector shows notable variations in hard coal consumption across countries in 2023. Ukraine leads with 21.75 thousand metric tons, marking a 3.99% increase year-on-year. Conversely, Poland and the UK see decreases of 4.74% and 6.81% respectively, while smaller nations like Macedonia and Croatia show significant increases of 10.06% and 19.98%. Lithuania and Denmark also experience notable increases, indicating diversified energy strategies or economic growth in these regions.
Future trends to watch include:
- Shift towards renewable energy sources which may further decrease hard coal consumption in Western European countries.
- Potential stabilization of coal usage in Eastern Europe due to infrastructure and economic dependencies.
- Policy-driven changes in line with EU carbon reduction targets influencing coal consumption patterns.
Top countries in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Final Consumption of Hard Coal Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 21.75 | 2023 | +2.47% | +3.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 12.83 | 2023 | -4.52% | -4.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 7.56 | 2023 | -8.74% | -6.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Albania | 6.24 | 2023 | +7.02% | -2.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 5.71 | 2023 | -6.28% | -3.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 5.34 | 2023 | -0.6% | -2.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 4.82 | 2023 | +2.98% | +2.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 4.37 | 2023 | +13.7% | +5.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 4.2 | 2023 | -5.08% | -4.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 4.03 | 2023 | +4.11% | +1.37% | View data |
