European Coking Coal Energy Supply by Country

In 2023, the European coking coal energy supply was led by Poland with an output of 376.97 thousand terajoules, while Germany and Ukraine followed with 290.74 and 286.78 thousand terajoules, respectively. Although Poland experienced a slight increase of 0.14% year-on-year, Germany and Ukraine saw notable declines of -7.91% and -8.4%. France and the Netherlands also had minor reductions of -1.76% and -0.89%, respectively. Noteworthy declines were seen in the United Kingdom and Spain, with -10.28% and -13.34%, respectively. Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina showed marginal gains of 0.069% and 0.059%. The broader trend over the last five years highlights a consistent decrease in coking coal energy supply across most countries, with the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reflecting this downward trend.

Looking ahead, several future trends warrant attention for the European coking coal energy supply:

• Continued decline in coking coal demand due to increasing environmental regulations and shifts towards renewable energy sources.
• Potential for stabilization or slight growth in countries investing in cleaner coal technologies or alternative energy sources.
• Economic and geopolitical factors influencing energy supply chains, particularly for key suppliers like Poland, Germany, and Ukraine.
• Technological advancements and policy changes that could either accelerate the decline or support the transition to more sustainable energy practices.