The European mining and quarrying sector's final consumption of hard coal shows varied trends among countries as of 2023. Greece remains the highest consumer with 221.25 thousand metric tons, despite a 2% year-on-year decline. Sweden increased by 1.38% to 136 thousand metric tons. Poland saw a minor reduction of 1.61%, while Ukraine's consumption fell by 4.85%, totaling 11.7 thousand metric tons. Denmark experienced significant growth with a 13.62% increase. Notably, Bulgaria grew sharply by 69.34%, reaching 0.36 thousand metric tons. In contrast, Serbia and Austria saw declines of 17.6% and 25.98%, respectively.
Future trends to watch in the hard coal consumption for the sector include:
- Stricter environmental regulations may continue to pressure coal consumption downward, leading countries to explore alternative energy sources.
- Technological advancements in mining and energy efficiency could influence the sector's coal consumption patterns.
- Geopolitical developments and energy security concerns might impact imports and consumption strategies.
Top countries in Mining and Quarrying Sector Final Consumption of Hard Coal by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 221.25 | 2023 | +13% | -2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 136 | 2023 | +0.74% | +1.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 19.71 | 2023 | +3.36% | -1.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 11.7 | 2023 | +25.81% | -4.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 8.27 | 2023 | -8.34% | +13.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 0.36 | 2023 | +3.72% | +69.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 0.21 | 2023 | +10.82% | -17.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 0.035 | 2021 | +133.33% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 0.002 | 2023 | +100% | -25.98% | View data |
