The forecast for household consumption of brown coal briquettes in Germany shows a significant declining trend from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 483.24 thousand metric tons in 2024, the consumption is expected to decrease yearly, reaching 315.69 thousand metric tons by 2028. This represents a substantial year-on-year decline, with a consistent drop each year: approximately 8.8% from 2024 to 2025, 9.5% from 2025 to 2026, 10.4% from 2026 to 2027, and 11.6% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate over these five years indicates an average annual decrease of around 10.1%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of Germany’s ongoing energy transition policies, emphasizing renewable sources, may further accelerate the decline in coal briquette consumption.
- The potential introduction of stricter environmental regulations could further diminish brown coal's role in household energy consumption.
