The final consumption of brown coal briquettes in the non-metallic minerals sector in France is projected to grow steadily from 2024 to 2028, achieving values from 56.94 GWh in 2024 to 63.27 GWh in 2028. There is a consistent annual increase, revealing growth trends of 2.79% from 2024 to 2025 and 2.71% from 2025 to 2026. From 2026 to 2027, the growth continues at a rate of 2.63%, slightly declining to 2.54% from 2027 to 2028. The calculated CAGR averages 2.67% over the five-year forecast period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Possible policy changes regarding fossil fuel use that might affect consumption.
- Advancements in energy efficiency in the non-metallic minerals sector.
- Shifts towards more sustainable energy sources, potentially impacting brown coal briquette demand.
