In 2023, the European charcoal energy landscape showed Germany as the dominant player with 157.06 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, while Ukraine exhibited negative values, indicating a net energy deficit. Germany saw a marginal decline of 0.24%, while Italy and Belgium experienced notable increases of 2.72% and 12.58%, respectively. Finland's energy demand surged by 161.96%, albeit from a small base. Slovakia faced the largest reduction at 18.56%. The overall trend suggests modest growth in the consumption of charcoal energy by certain countries, with others demonstrating stability or decline in their usage.
Future trends to monitor include the sustained recovery or potential expansion in Belgium and Finland. Watch for potential decline in Slovakia and sustained deficits in Ukraine. Emerging environmental regulations and shifts toward renewable energy sources could significantly impact charcoal energy's role in these regions. Additionally, geopolitical tensions and economic conditions will shape the European landscape for charcoal energy supply and demand.
Top countries in Charcoal Gross Available Energy by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 157.06 | 2023 | +9.71% | -0.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 51.74 | 2023 | +2.13% | +2.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 47.64 | 2023 | +5.27% | -3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 28.51 | 2023 | +2.81% | +0.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 25.48 | 2023 | +3.1% | +12.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 19.55 | 2023 | +6.73% | -1.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 10.27 | 2023 | +1.28% | +0.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 9.82 | 2023 | +2.51% | +2.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 6.65 | 2023 | +1.53% | +0.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 4.2 | 2023 | +10.96% | View data |
