In 2023, Germany and Ukraine accounted for the largest shares of European coking coal imports, with shares of 25.03% and 24.06%, respectively. Both countries experienced slight increases in their year-on-year imports, with Germany at 0.22% and Ukraine at 0.58%. Other notable importers included the Netherlands and France with shares of 8.4% and 8.28%. The Czech Republic showed considerable growth with a 3.04% variation. Conversely, the United Kingdom and Spain faced the most significant declines of -17.19% and -9.63% respectively.
Future trends suggest a potential shift in European coking coal imports with increasing diversification of energy sources and advancements in renewable energy technology. Close monitoring of geopolitical influences and regulatory changes will be vital in understanding how import dynamics evolve, particularly for countries like Germany and Ukraine, which currently dominate the market.
Top countries in Coking Coal Imports Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 25.03 | 2023 | +5.21% | +0.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 24.06 | 2023 | +2.69% | +0.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 8.4 | 2023 | +2.94% | +0.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.28 | 2023 | +3.56% | -2.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.47 | 2023 | +13.71% | +0.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 5.73 | 2023 | +5.68% | +3.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 4.73 | 2023 | +3.65% | -2.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 3.77 | 2023 | -2.83% | -3.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.43 | 2023 | -0.42% | -0.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3.29 | 2023 | +9.83% | +2.36% | View data |
