In 2023, Ukraine maintained its lead in European coal tar transformation with 36.17 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, marking a 0.47% year-on-year increase. Poland followed with 21.33 thousand tonnes, rising by 0.56%. The Czech Republic saw a decline of 0.29% to 10.37 thousand tonnes. France's output dropped by 0.63% to 7.84 thousand tonnes, while the Netherlands and Italy experienced more significant downturns at -1.6% and -3.78% respectively.
Smaller players like Slovakia and Austria recorded modest gains of 1.93% and 0.97% respectively, while Belgium increased by 0.63%. Spain and Hungary both declined, by -4.69% and -1.52% respectively. Finland saw a slight increase of 1.02%, but the United Kingdom faced a substantial decrease of -12.09%.
Looking forward, several key trends are anticipated:
- A shift towards more sustainable and renewable energy sources, which might reduce the need for coal tar transformation in Europe.
- Technological advancements could improve efficiency, potentially slowing down the decline in countries currently facing reductions.
- Market dynamics, including supply chain changes and geopolitical factors, will continue to influence national outputs.
Top countries in Coal Tar Transformation Output Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 36.17 | 2023 | +7.99% | +0.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 21.33 | 2023 | +5.5% | +0.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 10.37 | 2023 | +5.61% | -0.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7.84 | 2023 | +5.22% | -0.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 4.16 | 2023 | -2.52% | -1.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 4.03 | 2023 | +8.78% | -3.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 2.91 | 2023 | +9.19% | +1.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.44 | 2023 | +2.28% | +0.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.39 | 2023 | +4.77% | +0.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2.37 | 2023 | +13.3% | -4.69% | View data |
