The Czech Republic leads in lignite consumption, followed by Germany, although both saw declines in 2023 by about 5.54% and 5.56%, respectively. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Romania showed notable growth, with Bosnia marking a 12.59% increase. Kosovo and Bulgaria reported substantial growth, at 16.6% and 25.87%. Conversely, France and the Netherlands experienced significant declines, with the Dutch market diving by 33.52%.
Future trends to watch include a growing shift towards alternative energy sources in Western Europe, influencing lignite demand. Nevertheless, rising industrial requirements in Eastern Europe could stabilize lignite usage amidst environmental pressures.
Top countries in Industry Sector Final Consumption of Lignite Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 30 | 2023 | -6.5% | -5.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 18.13 | 2023 | -5.1% | -5.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 15.59 | 2023 | +4.29% | +12.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 14.25 | 2023 | +0.18% | +1.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 7.82 | 2023 | -0.45% | +8.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.56 | 2023 | +4.04% | +0.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Kosovo | 2.88 | 2023 | -1.74% | +16.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macedonia | 1.75 | 2023 | -1.72% | +3.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 1.73 | 2023 | -0.17% | -9.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.79 | 2023 | +2.06% | +25.87% | View data |
