European households' consumption of brown coal briquettes in 2023 showed varied trends across countries. Germany leads the consumption at 511.66 thousand metric tons, albeit with a decline of 6.18% from the previous year. Serbia followed with 246.65, declining by 10.7%. The Czech Republic's consumption remained relatively stable with a slight increase of 0.57%. Slovakia experienced the highest growth at 79.56%, while Belgium saw the largest drop at 13.83%. Other countries like Bulgaria and the Netherlands showed positive growth of 10.26% and 3.38%, respectively, while Luxembourg and Austria experienced declines.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of stricter environmental regulations and market shifts towards greener energy sources, which may further decrease brown coal briquette consumption. Also, economic factors influencing energy costs and technological advancements in heating systems could lead to a more significant shift in household consumption patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Households Final Consumption of Brown Coal Briquettes by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 511.66 | 2023 | -7.62% | -6.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 246.65 | 2023 | -3.33% | -10.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 168.69 | 2023 | +3.75% | +0.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 56 | 2023 | +16.67% | +79.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 51.04 | 2023 | -39.08% | +10.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 23.91 | 2023 | +2.17% | -0.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 11 | 2023 | +10% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 9.28 | 2023 | -0.57% | -5.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.26 | 2023 | +20.07% | +3.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 1.9 | 2023 | -13.64% | -13.83% | View data |