In 2023, Poland remained the largest consumer of hard coal in the European agriculture and forestry sector, with a significant decline of 7.36%. Belgium and Bulgaria showed opposing trends, with a decrease of 3.29% in Belgium and an increase of 3.26% in Bulgaria. Czech Republic and Moldova reported notable growth of 5.2% and 8.45%, respectively. Finland and Macedonia had stable consumption, while Denmark and Estonia experienced substantial declines of 22.72% and 20.88%, respectively.
Future trends to watch for the European agriculture and forestry sector include:
- The potential for increased regulatory pressure to reduce coal consumption further in pursuit of environmental goals.
- The shift towards sustainable and renewable energy sources, which might accelerate the decline in hard coal consumption.
- Variability in country-level consumption trends influenced by local policy decisions and the financial viability of alternative energy solutions.
- Technological advancements that could either reduce coal dependency or improve its environmental impact.
Top countries in Agriculture and Forestry Sector Final Consumption of Hard Coal Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 95.75 | 2023 | -3.27% | -7.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 1.91 | 2023 | +1.54% | -3.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 1.07 | 2023 | +0.045% | +3.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 0.39 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 0.36 | 2023 | -36.46% | -22.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 0.36 | 2023 | +8.82% | +0.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Moldova | 0.29 | 2023 | 0% | +8.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macedonia | 0.19 | 2023 | +31.44% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 France | 0.17 | 2023 | +2.82% | -0.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 0.096 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
