In 2023, Romania led the sector with 32.32 thousand metric tons, followed by Serbia (24.69) and Belgium (17.76). Notable year-on-year increases included Romania (9.66%) and Serbia (8.02%), while significant declines were observed in Austria (-7.8%) and the Netherlands (-14.11%). Croatia showed the highest growth (31.64%), whereas Italy experienced a notable decline (-9.18%). Long-term trends indicate volatile growth with instances of high variability.
Future trends to watch include the continued shift towards sustainable energy sources which may reduce brown coal usage, potentially impacting countries like Poland and the Czech Republic. Additionally, innovation in non-metallic mineral processes may shift the energy mix further away from brown coal.
Top countries in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Final Consumption of Brown Coal Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 32.32 | 2023 | +1.79% | +9.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 24.69 | 2023 | +5.08% | +8.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 17.76 | 2023 | +4.94% | +5.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.11 | 2023 | +8.59% | +2.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 5.4 | 2023 | -3.89% | -7.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4.02 | 2023 | -2.92% | -3.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 1.94 | 2023 | +2.8% | -14.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macedonia | 1.93 | 2023 | +8.88% | -4.68% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1.45 | 2023 | -6.67% | -4.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 1.42 | 2023 | +28.56% | +2.22% | View data |
