The forecasted final consumption of hard coal in the UK's food, beverages, and tobacco sector shows a consistent downward trend from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 49.24 thousand metric tons in 2024, it declines to 39.2 thousand metric tons by 2028. This represents annual declines of 5.3% in 2025, 5.4% in 2026, 5.6% in 2027, and 5.8% in 2028, equating to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about -5.42% from 2024 to 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

Ongoing decarbonization initiatives and regulatory pressures could accelerate this decline further.
Shifts towards renewable energy sources and innovations in energy efficiency may alter hard coal demand.
Potential economic and policy changes post-2028 may impact coal consumption trends.