The 2023 data on European lignite imports shows Macedonia leading with significant growth of 114.44% year-on-year. Serbia also experienced an increase of 8.82%, contrasting with Slovakia and Poland, which faced declines of 11.94% and 0.69%, respectively. Notably, Kosovo experienced a 100% drop in imports, alongside Montenegro. Conversely, Germany and the Czech Republic saw declines of 31.11% and Ukraine maintained its import levels.
Looking ahead, watch for increased lignite import consolidation in Macedonia. Additionally, a growing focus on sustainable energy sources may further diminish lignite consumption in Europe, affecting import patterns and potentially leading to policy shifts favoring cleaner alternatives.
Top countries in Imports of Lignite by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Macedonia | 943.69 | 2023 | +36.38% | +114.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 563 | 2023 | -34.06% | +8.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 315 | 2023 | -27.75% | -11.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 266.66 | 2023 | +1.03% | -0.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 149 | 2023 | +36.7% | -1.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 33.96 | 2023 | -14.9% | -20.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 30 | 2022 | +11.11% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 28.68 | 2023 | +21.94% | -31.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 25.1 | 2023 | +96.09% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 France | 24.44 | 2023 | -0.053% | -18.36% | View data |
