In 2023, Germany leads Europe in household charcoal consumption at 174.64 thousand toe, followed by Italy and Greece. Notable increases occurred in Belgium and Portugal, with 12.58% and 13.92% growth, respectively. Conversely, Greece and Slovakia experienced declines of 3.04% and 18.56%. The Netherlands and Norway observed modest increases, while Serbia showed the most significant rise at 93.32%, albeit from a small base.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential growth in alternative energy sources may slow charcoal consumption growth.
- Environmental policies could further reduce fossil fuel reliance.
- Regional variations in energy policies could lead to differing country trends.
Top countries in Charcoal Final Consumption by Households by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 174.64 | 2023 | +8.61% | -0.044% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 52.48 | 2023 | +1.6% | +3.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 48.83 | 2023 | +5.24% | -3.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 27.29 | 2023 | +0.21% | -0.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 25.48 | 2023 | +3.1% | +12.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 14.17 | 2023 | +2.74% | +13.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 10.79 | 2023 | +2.08% | +0.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 8.99 | 2023 | +6.85% | +3.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 7.02 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 6.9 | 2023 | +2.86% | +2.84% | View data |
