The 2023 lignite consumption in the non-metallic minerals sector saw Serbia and Romania dominate the landscape with 65.26 and 58.81 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, respectively. Poland and Bosnia and Herzegovina followed at a distance. Croatia showed remarkable growth at 21.73%, while Bulgaria's use surged by 109.43%. Contrarily, significant declines were observed in the Netherlands and Austria. Overall, markets exhibited variation suggesting regional disparities, with matured markets in decline and emerging markets showing potential.
Future trends indicate a potential decrease in lignite consumption driven by environmental regulations and a shift towards sustainable energy sources. However, some Eastern European countries might continue their reliance on lignite due to economic factors. Monitoring these dynamics will be crucial for strategic planning and investment in the non-metallic minerals sector.
- Serbia and Romania lead in consumption with significant figures.
- Regional disparities present with Eastern European countries showing potential growth.
- Poland and Bosnia show modest consumption figures but indicate potential shifts.
- Diverse trends with Croatia and Bulgaria experiencing increases, while others decline.
- Focus on regulatory impacts and renewable shifts in future lignite consumption.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Serbia | 65.26 | 2023 | +3.54% | +4.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 58.81 | 2023 | +2.52% | +15.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 18.56 | 2023 | +7.3% | +2.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 9.6 | 2023 | -3.02% | -3.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 8.91 | 2023 | +2.79% | -14.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 6.09 | 2023 | -0.25% | -2.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 5.55 | 2023 | +28.55% | +2.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macedonia | 3.9 | 2023 | +8.57% | -1.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 1.66 | 2023 | -0.48% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.22 | 2023 | -24.75% | -12.92% | View data |
