In 2023, Poland led European countries in Coal Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) with a notable value of 28.48, followed by Bulgaria and Lithuania at 25.77 and 22.01, respectively. Countries like Estonia, Hungary, and Germany showed no significant year-on-year change in some years, whereas Poland recorded the highest year-on-year variation in 2022 at 36.61%. Over the past five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates significant increases for several key countries.
Future trends to watch include potential regulatory shifts in energy policy and environmental directives that may influence coal usage and thus HICP values. Transition to alternative energy sources could lead to decreased coal demand affecting the HICP. Economic conditions and energy supply disruptions due to geopolitical tensions may also play crucial roles.
Top countries in Coal HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Indexes 2015 = 100 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 284.8 | 2022 | +128.57% | +36.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 257.66 | 2022 | +83.68% | +18.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 220.13 | 2022 | +90.28% | +17.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 210.93 | 2022 | +85.09% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 173.8 | 2022 | +47.91% | +15.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 158.02 | 2022 | +25.13% | +11.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 153.6 | 2022 | +40.02% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 145.09 | 2022 | +25.29% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 137.8 | 2022 | +9.19% | +6.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 133.8 | 2022 | +31.18% | +10.08% | View data |
