The European lignite final consumption in the food, beverages, and tobacco sectors reveals varied year-on-year trends for 2023. The Czech Republic saw a slight decrease of 0.46%, indicating stability. Germany and France experienced notable declines in consumption, with Germany dropping by 13.16% and France by 13.39%. Meanwhile, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia also decreased by 10.53%, 5.66%, and 2.26%, respectively. Montenegro showed a positive trend with an increase of 4.93%, while Bulgaria saw a significant boost of 16.97%. Poland’s lignite consumption remained stable, registering no change, whereas Kosovo exhibited a dramatic reduction of 30.77%.
Looking forward, several trends merit attention in the European lignite consumption landscape. Anticipate increased regulatory pressures and environmental considerations that may drive further reductions. Moreover, technological advancements and a shift towards greener energy sources might continue dampening lignite usage, especially in the more developed markets. Economic factors and supply chain dynamics could also play pivotal roles in shaping consumption trends across different countries.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption in Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 1,210 | 2023 | -0.33% | -0.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 1,050 | 2023 | -9.8% | -13.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 448.2 | 2023 | -8.14% | -13.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 213.75 | 2023 | -6.27% | -10.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 134.32 | 2023 | +4.1% | -5.66% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 118.63 | 2023 | +7.66% | -2.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Montenegro | 41.03 | 2023 | +3.92% | +4.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Kosovo | 13.21 | 2023 | -70.56% | -30.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 4.35 | 2023 | +19.88% | +16.97% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 1.42 | 2023 | +24.08% | View data |
