In 2023, Germany remains the dominant consumer of brown coal in Europe, accounting for 37.01% of inland consumption, although it experienced a notable decline of 5.53% year-on-year. Poland and Serbia follow, with shares of 15.96% and 11.08%, respectively. The Czech Republic and Bulgaria also have significant shares, but while Bulgaria saw a slight increase of 0.32%, the Czech Republic decreased by 4.3%. Notable declines are observed in Greece (-22.24%) and Hungary (-10.63%), with Kosovo marking a complete cessation of consumption. Lithuania, however, showed a substantial increase of 90.24%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts towards renewable energy sources, further declines in brown coal consumption in countries facing environmental pressures, and possible policy changes that could impact the energy landscape across Europe.
Top countries in Calculated Inland Consumption of Brown Coal Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 37.01 | 2023 | -3.8% | -5.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 15.96 | 2023 | -0.96% | -1.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 11.08 | 2023 | +3.5% | -0.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 9.16 | 2023 | -4.65% | -4.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 9.02 | 2023 | -12.57% | +0.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 5.28 | 2023 | -3.27% | -6.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3.85 | 2023 | +0.96% | -1.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 3.07 | 2023 | -24.79% | -22.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Macedonia | 1.48 | 2023 | -12.75% | +0.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Kosovo | 1.41 | 2023 | -9.02% | View data |
