In 2023, Germany and the Czech Republic were the leading consumers of lignite in the food, beverages, and tobacco sectors in Europe, with consumption values of 38.05 and 35.87 gigawatt-hours, respectively. France and Croatia followed, while consumption was lowest in Romania and Poland. Year-on-year variations from 2023 highlight Germany and France experiencing significant consumption declines, -10.62% and -10.56%, respectively. Conversely, Montenegro and Bulgaria observed growth, especially in Bulgaria with a 16.98% rise.
Future consumption trends may be influenced by shifts towards sustainable energy sources, regulatory changes, and economic factors impacting lignite use in these sectors across Europe. Monitoring these factors will be crucial to understanding potential consumption changes and their implications for the industry.
- Germany: Significant decline in lignite consumption in 2023.
- Czech Republic: Minimal reduction akin to stability.
- France & Croatia: Notable decline in usage.
- Montenegro & Bulgaria: Observed increase, Bulgaria exhibiting a substantial rise.
- Future watch: Regulatory changes, shifts to sustainable energy sources.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption in Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sectors Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 38.05 | 2023 | -4.61% | -10.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 35.87 | 2023 | -1.9% | -1.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 16.92 | 2023 | -0.15% | -10.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 9.03 | 2023 | +10.06% | -5.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Kosovo | 5 | 2021 | +10% | -3.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4.22 | 2023 | +4.1% | -5.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 3.49 | 2023 | +5.73% | -3.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Montenegro | 1.29 | 2023 | +3.91% | +4.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 0.14 | 2023 | +19.82% | +16.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 0.035 | 2023 | +1.65% | View data |
