In 2023, Belgium led European imports of brown coal briquettes, contributing the largest share of 37.12 gigawatt hours, despite a 2.24% decrease from the previous year. The Czech Republic and Hungary followed, revealing growth and decline trends of 1.82% and -0.93%, respectively. Notably, Slovakia experienced significant growth of 20.87%, indicating increasing import activities. France and Germany also showed positive trends, while Austria saw a substantial drop by 20.28% in their imports. Lux mitigated their import rate by enhancing it with a 3.55% rate, and Serbia displayed remarkable improvement with a 12.85% increase.
Looking ahead, fluctuations in European imports of brown coal briquettes are anticipated to continue. Key trends to monitor include the sustained enhancement of Slovakia's imports and potential recovery in Austria. Policies addressing environmental concerns and advancements in alternative energy sources may shape future import dynamics in the region.
Top countries in Brown Coal Briquettes Imports Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 37.12 | 2023 | +8.76% | -2.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 30.23 | 2023 | +3.75% | +1.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 6.35 | 2023 | +8.16% | -0.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 5.16 | 2023 | +18.43% | +2.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 4.98 | 2023 | +15.18% | +2.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 4.8 | 2023 | +1.96% | +20.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.42 | 2023 | +23.93% | -0.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 2.85 | 2023 | +5.25% | +1.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 1.93 | 2023 | -15.51% | +2.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Luxembourg | 1.31 | 2023 | -0.37% | +3.55% | View data |
