In 2023, Belgium led European petroleum coke exports with a value of 20.19 thousand GWh, showing a year-on-year increase of 27.8%. Spain and the Netherlands followed, with values of 13.95 and 13.38 thousand GWh, respectively. Spain recorded a decline of 7.04%, while the Netherlands saw a growth of 13.25%. Notably, Poland and Ireland experienced remarkable increases of 251.56% and 207.11%. Conversely, Greece and Italy witnessed significant declines of 25.32% and 8.03%, respectively. Over the past five years, consistent fluctuations were observed, with periodic spikes in emerging markets like Serbia and Bulgaria.
Future trends to watch include a potential shift in exports towards Eastern Europe as markets like Poland and Ireland show rapid growth. Additionally, sustainability pressures and an evolving energy landscape may lead to a reconfiguration of export volumes, particularly as alternative energy sources gain traction.
Top countries in Petroleum Coke Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 20,190 | 2023 | +37.65% | +27.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 13,950 | 2023 | -10.78% | -7.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 13,380 | 2023 | +2.2% | +13.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 6,680 | 2023 | +1.08% | -0.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 5,260 | 2023 | -0.29% | -1.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 3,920 | 2023 | +7.39% | +8.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 2,090 | 2023 | +2.28% | +3.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 2,080 | 2023 | +2.88% | +251.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 1,510 | 2023 | +5.94% | +0.037% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 475.36 | 2023 | +16.29% | -4.69% | View data |
