In 2023, Poland led the European agriculture and forestry sector's final consumption of brown coal with 59.54 thousand metric tons, though it saw a 3.87% decline over the year. Bulgaria and the Czech Republic followed, with Bulgaria experiencing a marginal increase of 0.018%, whereas the Czech Republic decreased by 3.78%. Belgium showed a significant rise of 56.04% in brown coal consumption, contrasting countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, which plummeted by 22.15%. Over five years, the compound average growth rate for different countries illustrates a stark contrast between increasing and declining consumption patterns.
Future trends might include increased scrutiny on coal usage due to sustainability goals. Investments in alternative energy sources may reshape the agricultural energy landscape, potentially decreasing reliance on brown coal and leading to regional consumption diversification.
Top countries in Agriculture and Forestry Sector Final Consumption of Brown Coal Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 59.54 | 2023 | +12.24% | -3.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 15.71 | 2023 | +6.86% | +0.018% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 13.05 | 2023 | -3.84% | -3.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 4.96 | 2023 | -7.83% | -2.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 4.01 | 2023 | +60.87% | +56.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Macedonia | 3.06 | 2023 | +16.25% | +1.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 1.08 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 1.08 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.22 | 2023 | -28.16% | -22.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 0.14 | 2021 | -59.87% | View data |
