The European household consumption of charcoal reveals significant variation across countries. Germany is the largest consumer at 42.69 KTOE, while other countries like Italy, Greece, and Ukraine show lower values. The most notable growth was in Serbia with a significant 93.32% increase in 2023, though it remains one of the lower total consumers. Portugal and Belgium also witnessed strong growth, 13.92% and 12.58%, respectively. Conversely, Slovakia saw the most substantial decrease with an 18.56% decline in the previous year. Longer-term trends over five years may reveal even clearer consumption patterns considering these annual fluctuations.
Future trends to watch for in European household charcoal consumption include:
- Potential growth in eco-friendly charcoal alternatives may impact traditional consumption patterns.
- The influence of stricter environmental policies on charcoal usage in households.
- The role of economic conditions and energy pricing in driving changes in household energy preferences.
Top countries in Charcoal Final Consumption by Households Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 42.69 | 2023 | +8.61% | -0.044% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 12.83 | 2023 | +1.6% | +3.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 11.94 | 2023 | +5.24% | -3.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 6.67 | 2023 | +0.21% | -0.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 6.23 | 2023 | +3.1% | +12.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 3.46 | 2023 | +2.74% | +13.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.64 | 2023 | +2.08% | +0.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 2.2 | 2023 | +6.85% | +3.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 1.72 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 1.69 | 2023 | +2.86% | +2.84% | View data |
