In 2023, Bosnia and Herzegovina dominated European lignite exports at 1.31 million metric tons with a significant year-on-year increase of 46.29%. The Czech Republic saw a decline of 5.77%, while Romania experienced a notable rise of 55.7% despite being a smaller exporter. Poland and Kosovo faced substantial declines, with Poland down by 44.99% and Kosovo halting exports entirely. Other countries like Bulgaria and Montenegro showed moderate increases. Greece and Macedonia maintained stable, low export levels. Austria's exports decreased by 28.56%, reflecting a downtrend across several countries over recent years.
Looking ahead, trends to watch in the European lignite export market include regulatory shifts towards cleaner energy, impacting traditional lignite-producing countries. Economic and environmental policies may drive further reductions, while innovation in cleaner extraction technologies could revitalize certain markets.
Top countries in Exports of Lignite by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1,310 | 2023 | +57.26% | +46.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 622.57 | 2023 | -36.27% | -5.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Montenegro | 207.3 | 2023 | -4.6% | +17.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Albania | 143.91 | 2023 | -20.96% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 112.09 | 2023 | -75.92% | +21.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Kosovo | 54.76 | 2023 | +43.01% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 52.76 | 2023 | -76.65% | +55.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 51.12 | 2023 | +118.39% | -8.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Macedonia | 35.19 | 2023 | -27.84% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 14.46 | 2023 | +3200% | -44.99% | View data |
