In 2023, Germany led European charcoal consumption, albeit with an 8.3% decline, while Italy and Norway saw slight increases. Belgium showed remarkable growth at 12.6%, and significant upticks were observed in Lithuania and Moldova. Conversely, Slovakia and Iceland experienced steep declines, with Slovakia dropping by 24.21% and Iceland by 68.6%. Overall, shifts indicate varied market dynamics across Europe, with some countries like Belgium and Lithuania expanding, while others like Slovakia shrink sharply.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to environmental policies that might impact charcoal demand, technological advancements in alternative energy, and economic fluctuations influencing consumption patterns across European countries. Monitoring these factors can help forecast the evolving landscape of charcoal consumption in Europe.
Top countries in Final Consumption of Charcoal Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 36.52 | 2023 | +8.6% | -0.083% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 11.86 | 2023 | +0.028% | +1.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 10.03 | 2023 | +5.24% | -3.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 6.41 | 2023 | +2.8% | +1.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 5.75 | 2023 | +5.71% | -0.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ukraine | 5.71 | 2023 | -1.83% | -2.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 5.51 | 2023 | +3.13% | +12.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.51 | 2023 | +1.58% | +1.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.33 | 2023 | +2.13% | +0.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 2.33 | 2023 | +6.85% | +3.82% | View data |
