In 2023, Albania led in anthracite consumption within the European non-metallic minerals sector, with a high year-on-year increase of 6.38%. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Poland followed, with Bosnia maintaining stable usage and Poland experiencing a decline of 7%. Ukraine showed a moderate growth of 3.21%, while France and Belgium both recorded decreases, with values declining by 2.95% and 3.14% respectively. Smaller markets like Slovakia showed significant growth at 14.87%. Italy's consumption remained steady, and the Czech Republic saw a growth of 6.5%.
Looking towards the future, key trends to watch include:
- The potential for Albania and Slovakia to continue their upward trajectories in anthracite consumption.
- Poland's ongoing reduction in usage, which may reflect a broader shift towards alternative energy sources or efficiency improvements.
- Stable markets in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy, indicating potential saturation or balanced supply and demand dynamics.
- Continued monitoring of shifts in environmental policies within the EU, which may further impact anthracite consumption patterns across these markets.
Top countries in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Final Consumption of Anthracite by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Albania | 152.7 | 2023 | +2.49% | +6.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 89.03 | 2023 | +12.1% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 70.25 | 2023 | +2.74% | -7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 52.7 | 2023 | +8.44% | +3.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 48.72 | 2023 | +7.56% | -2.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 34.1 | 2023 | +10% | -3.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 13.61 | 2023 | +4.56% | +1.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 4 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 3.04 | 2023 | +4.22% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.76 | 2023 | +1.96% | +6.5% | View data |
