In 2023, Poland led European commercial and public services' final consumption of hard coal with 61.89 thousand metric tons, despite a slight decline of 0.15%. Ukraine showed significant growth at 42.58%, reaching 23.13 thousand metric tons. Slovakia and Lithuania experienced modest increases of 0.75% and 0.29%, amounting to 7.7 and 3.18 thousand metric tons, respectively. France saw a notable decrease of 9.97%, dropping to 2.18 thousand metric tons. Moldova reduced its consumption by 3.89%, while Albania and Bulgaria registered positive changes of 6.12% and 6.57%. Some countries like the United Kingdom experienced a substantial decline of 49.68%, reducing their consumption to 0.064 thousand metric tons.
Future trends to observe include:
- Continued growth in Ukraine’s coal consumption and its potential impact on the region.
- Countries like Poland maintaining a higher consumption despite minor decreases, indicating a reliance on coal.
- A shift towards alternative energy sources in western European countries such as France and the United Kingdom.
- The impact of energy policies and the geopolitical situation on coal consumption rates, particularly in Eastern Europe.
Top countries in Commercial and Public Services Final Consumption of Hard Coal Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 61.89 | 2023 | +2.41% | -0.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 23.13 | 2023 | +2.62% | +42.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 7.7 | 2023 | +22.47% | +0.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 3.18 | 2023 | +8.54% | +0.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 2.18 | 2023 | -12.25% | -9.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Moldova | 1.58 | 2023 | -1.99% | -3.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Albania | 0.48 | 2023 | +7.77% | +6.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 0.45 | 2023 | +12.06% | +30.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 0.27 | 2023 | 0% | +6.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 0.17 | 2021 | +40.68% | -23.59% | View data |
