In 2023, European imports of brown coal briquettes showed varied trends across countries. The Czech Republic, the largest importer, saw a slight growth of 0.88%. Belgium, previously a significant market, experienced an 8.96% drop. Slovakia displayed significant growth at 18.66%, while Hungary, France, and Poland saw notable declines of 10.92%, 12.4%, and 41.51% respectively. Ireland's imports fell modestly by 3.3%. Luxembourg and Serbia had small increases, while Austria experienced a significant decrease of 19.46%. The Netherlands faced the sharpest decline at 46.7%.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of environmental regulations on imports, shifts in energy policy favoring renewable sources, and economic conditions affecting demand for brown coal briquettes. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for understanding the import landscape in upcoming years.
Top countries in Imports of Brown Coal Briquettes by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 246.57 | 2023 | +1.13% | +0.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 237.6 | 2023 | +1.4% | -8.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 40 | 2023 | +25% | +18.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 31 | 2023 | -20.69% | -10.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 23.01 | 2023 | +0.16% | -12.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 19.84 | 2023 | +67.94% | -3.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 18 | 2022 | +63.64% | +17.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 9.29 | 2023 | +8.06% | +1.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 4.47 | 2023 | -46.81% | -19.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 3.03 | 2023 | +3.62% | -41.51% | View data |
