The analysis of European Sub-Bituminous Coal Final Consumption in Industry indicates that in 2023, Romania led with 13.41 thousand terajoules, experiencing a 7.28% increase. Macedonia followed with 2.72, growing by 8.63%. Belgium recorded 1.58, up by 5.69%, whereas Austria saw a decline of 1.62% with 1.41. Slovenia registered a minor rise of 0.3% to 0.9338. Lithuania marked the lowest consumption at 0.0272 but gained 1.72%. Over five years, the CAGR reveals Romania's significant industrial reliance, contrasted with Austria's reduпction.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The shift towards renewable energy across Europe, which may lead to a decrease in coal consumption.
- Stricter environmental regulations potentially impacting coal usage in the industry.
- Technological advancements in industry aimed at reducing dependency on sub-bituminous coal.
- Economic growth or slowdowns influencing coal consumption patterns in individual countries.
Top countries in Sub-Bituminous Coal Final Consumption in Industry by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 13,410 | 2023 | +2.51% | +7.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Macedonia | 2,720 | 2023 | +4.32% | +8.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 1,580 | 2023 | +5.23% | +5.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 1,410 | 2023 | +0.41% | -1.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 933.8 | 2023 | +16.04% | +0.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 27.2 | 2023 | +24.92% | +1.72% | View data |
