The data for 2024 indicates that the Czech Republic leads the European final consumption of brown coal, followed by Ukraine and Romania. Year-on-year variations from 2023 show a notable trend of decreasing consumption in major countries, such as Germany (-6.44%), and Poland (-3.73%). Several countries experienced significant reductions including France (-9.74%) and the Netherlands (-25.98%), whereas Kosovo (21.65%) and Romania (5.8%) showed increased consumption. The changes highlight a mixed pattern, with some countries reducing reliance on brown coal while others increased usage, indicating divergent energy policy directions.
Future trends to watch include a potential decline in overall brown coal consumption due to environmental policies and shifts towards renewable energy sources. Countries with declining trends may continue this trajectory, whereas those with increases might face policy changes or market pressures to reduce reliance on brown coal, aligning with broader European environmental targets.
Top countries in Final Consumption of Brown Coal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 1,880 | 2023 | -4.41% | -4.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 1,480 | 2023 | +41.25% | +3.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 1,000 | 2023 | +1.58% | +5.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 938.19 | 2023 | +7.93% | +5.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 844.3 | 2023 | -3.4% | +1.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 473.04 | 2023 | -7.34% | -6.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 393.36 | 2023 | +8.77% | -3.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Kosovo | 248.49 | 2023 | +1.17% | +21.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 170.8 | 2023 | +5.04% | +5.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 160.79 | 2023 | -0.66% | +4.21% | View data |
