The Czech Republic leads in European lignite consumption in industry, with 35.18 terajoules, followed by Germany and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Lignite consumption trends reveal variances, with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Romania experiencing growth, while major players like Germany and France saw declines. Notably, Kosovo had a substantial 16.09% increase in 2023. Over the last five years, the compounded annual growth rates highlight robust increases in Romanian and Kosovo markets, contrasting with declines in Germany and France.
Future trends to monitor include potential regulatory changes impacting lignite use, energy transition towards greener alternatives, and investments in technology to improve lignite efficiency, especially in leading countries like the Czech Republic.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption in Industry Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 35.18 | 2023 | -5.38% | -4.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15.83 | 2023 | -6.21% | -5.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 12.91 | 2023 | +3.11% | +11.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 12.56 | 2023 | +6.76% | -3.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 9.09 | 2023 | +8.28% | +18.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.79 | 2023 | +1.64% | +6.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Kosovo | 1.84 | 2023 | -2.06% | +16.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 1.8 | 2023 | -15.55% | -15.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Macedonia | 1.19 | 2023 | -2.56% | -0.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 0.87 | 2023 | -4.58% | -5.12% | View data |
