In 2023, Serbia led the European non-metallic minerals sector's lignite consumption with 246.95 thousand metric tons, showing an 8.85% increase from previous years. Romania followed closely with a similar growth trend of 8.91%. Conversely, traditionally high consumers like the Netherlands and the Czech Republic saw significant declines of over 14%. Notably, Croatia experienced a sharp rise of 22.68%, while Bulgaria's consumption more than doubled. Over the past five years, consistent patterns reveal moderate growth in Eastern Europe, with Central and Western European countries exhibiting declines or stagnation in lignite use.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential policy shifts towards renewable energy sources, impacting lignite demand.
- Technological advancements in non-metallic minerals production reducing reliance on lignite.
- Economic fluctuations and their effect on industrial lignite consumption.
- Environmental regulations tightening in Europe, influencing long-term consumption trends.
Top countries in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Final Consumption of Lignite by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Serbia | 246.95 | 2023 | +5.18% | +8.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 206.22 | 2023 | +0.36% | +8.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 68.43 | 2023 | +8.59% | +2.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 38.73 | 2023 | -2.92% | -3.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Macedonia | 18.73 | 2023 | +8.77% | +0.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 18.64 | 2023 | +2.8% | -14.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 17 | 2023 | 0% | -1.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 13.67 | 2023 | +28.56% | +2.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 7 | 2023 | 0% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 3.48 | 2023 | -31.18% | -14.42% | View data |
