In 2023, Portugal led European charcoal consumption in commercial and public services with 35.66 GWh. Germany and Austria followed with 17.07 GWh and 8.86 GWh, respectively. Notably, Lithuania showed remarkable growth, with an 18.43% increase over the past year. Meanwhile, Serbia experienced the most significant decline at -44.43%. Over the last five years, a diverse set of trends emerged, with some countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina experiencing robust growth, while others like Serbia lagged behind.
Future trends to watch include the potential for increased charcoal consumption in Eastern European countries as market dynamics and energy policies evolve, and the impact of EU renewable energy directives on traditional energy sources like charcoal.
Top countries in Charcoal Final Consumption in Commercial and Public Services Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 35.66 | 2023 | +15.68% | -0.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 17.07 | 2023 | +8.82% | -0.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 8.86 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 8.48 | 2023 | +12.65% | +18.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 8.25 | 2023 | +2.8% | +0.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 8.06 | 2023 | +2.94% | +1.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4.82 | 2023 | -0.62% | +12.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Albania | 4.3 | 2023 | +2.95% | +9.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 2.35 | 2023 | +6.84% | +3.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Moldova | 2.13 | 2023 | +19.42% | +4.16% | View data |
