The Czech Republic leads European lignite exports with substantial figures, although it saw a decline in 2023. Poland follows, but Montenegro's output grew robustly at nearly 9%. Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced a downturn, while Bulgaria showed significant growth. Romania and Kosovo also witnessed substantial increases, with Serbia dropping considerably. Greece's exports remained stable, whereas Austria faced a notable decrease.
Future trends to watch include the increased diversification and stabilization efforts in the energy sector throughout Europe, impacts of stricter environmental regulations, and shifting market dynamics due to renewable energy advancements which may further affect lignite exports.
Top countries in Lignite Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 11,360 | 2023 | -1.72% | -4.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 2,070 | 2023 | +18.16% | -2.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Montenegro | 1,400 | 2023 | +17.48% | +8.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1,400 | 2023 | -6.25% | -7.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 1,260 | 2023 | +27.99% | +11.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 291.54 | 2023 | -20.17% | -14.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 243.67 | 2023 | +2.69% | +39.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Kosovo | 151.14 | 2023 | +17.51% | +16.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 93.62 | 2021 | +54.98% | -52.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 21.96 | 2023 | -0.014% | View data |
