In 2023, Germany dominated the European calculated inland consumption of brown coal briquettes with a significant 3.92 million metric tons. Bulgaria followed distantly with 0.86395 million metric tons. Other notable consumers included Serbia and the Czech Republic with 0.34822 and 0.27496 million metric tons, respectively. Noteworthy year-on-year changes in 2023 featured Slovakia's 17.32% increase, contrasting Poland's sharp decline of 18.65%. Germany faced a 5.2% decline, indicative of a general downtrend among major consumers, except for Slovakia and Bulgaria.
Future trends to watch include a potential further decrease in consumption due to the EU’s green policies, increased energy diversification, and growing renewable energy reliance. Countries may continue phasing out brown coal due to sustainability targets and economic considerations.
Top countries in Calculated Inland Consumption of Brown Coal Briquettes by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 3,920 | 2023 | -3.93% | -5.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 863.95 | 2023 | -2.89% | +2.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 348.22 | 2023 | +0.88% | -5.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 274.96 | 2023 | +0.3% | +1.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 243.7 | 2023 | +3.13% | -8.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 40 | 2023 | +25% | +17.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 30 | 2023 | +10.34% | -4.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 23 | 2023 | +0.12% | -12.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 20.08 | 2023 | +69.98% | -5.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 15.81 | 2023 | +4440% | -18.65% | View data |
