Industry Statistics and Trends
Lignite Mining in Europe key trends
Coal-fired power plants are being phased out.
Lignite-powered plants are being phased out to meet environmental targets due to their high emissions compared to nuclear and biomass fuels.
Revenue can fluctuate in line with volatility in commodity markets.
Lignite prices are determined by the free market so can fluctuate in line with changing supply and demand conditions.
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Lignite Mining in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Lignite Mining in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 5.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €22.8bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Lignite (brown coal) consumption is falling across Europe
- According to Eurostat data, brown coal consumption has fallen by 25.5% between 2018 and 2021, contributing to the steep decline in industry revenue.
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Lignite Mining in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Coal-fired powerplants will continue to be phased out
- In Germany, all coal-fired electricity production facilities are to be phased out by 2038 as a part of the EU’s 2030 climate goals.
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Revenue
€22.8bn
Employees
33,152
Wages
€X.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Lignite Mining in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Siberian Coal Energy Company | 9,396.2 | 3,096.1 | 33.0 | |
RWE AG | 40,346.8 | 4,664.4 | 11.6 | |
Mechel PAO | 3,218.2 | 642.6 | 20.0 |
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Lignite Mining in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Lignite Mining industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Lignite Mining industry in Europe is €22.8bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Lignite Mining in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 148 businesses in the Lignite Mining industry in Europe, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Lignite Mining industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Lignite Mining industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 5.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Lignite Mining industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Lignite Mining industry in Europe is expected to decline.
What does the Lignite Mining in Europe include?
High-grade lignite and Low-grade lignite are part of the Lignite Mining industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Lignite Mining industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Lignite Mining industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Lignite Mining industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Lignite Mining industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry includes businesses mining lignite, also known as brown coal, through opencast or underground mining and mining through liquification. The processing of lignite, which includes washing, dehydrating, crushing and compressing of lignite, is also included within the industry.
Related Terms
Brown CoalLiquificationOpencast MiningWhat's included in this industry?
High-grade ligniteLow-grade ligniteCompanies
Siberian Coal Energy CompanyRWE AGMechel PAOIndustry Code
052 - Mining of lignite in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Lignite (brown coal) consumption is falling across Europe
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Lignite Mining in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Lignite Mining in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Lignite Mining in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Lignite Mining in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Lignite Mining in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Lignite Mining in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Lignite Mining in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Lignite Mining in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Electricity generators are the industry’s largest market. Lignite is mainly used as a fuel to generate electricity, though it is more inefficient than coal, so it has rapidly lost popularity.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Lignite Mining in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Lignite Mining in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Lignite Mining in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Largest Importer
- Smallest Importer
- Total Imports into Europe
- Largest Exporter
- Smallest Exporter
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Large companies dominate the Lignite Mining industry. Larger companies have greater financial resources to invest in their operations, giving them an edge over small competitors.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 7 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Siberian Coal Energy Company
- Countries of operation for RWE AG
- Countries of operation for Mechel PAO
- Countries of operation for Enea SA
- Countries of operation for CEZ Group
- Countries of operation for Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa SA
- Countries of operation for Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Lignite miners must follow strict health and safety regulations. Due to the dangerous nature of mining activities, strict health and safety regulations are followed by mine employees and operators.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Lignite Mining in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Profit can fluctuate in line with lignite prices. When lignite prices in global markets rise, miners can make more profit, though there is little they can do to reduce their operating costs once at or near full capacity.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Lignite Mining in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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