Poland's Hard Coal Sector Sees Stable Sales Amid Fluctuating Production

According to the Industrial Development Agency (ARP), Poland's hard coal sales remained steady at 4.2 million tons in December 2023, compared to 4.18 million tons the previous month and 4.03 million tons in December 2022. However, net production dipped to 4 million tons from 4.64 million tons in November and 4.41 million tons in December 2022. Hard coal stocks decreased to 4.2 million tons from 4.33 million tons in November and rose significantly from 2.17 million tons a year earlier. Employment in the sector slightly declined to 76.1 thousand people from 76.16 thousand in November and 77.47 thousand in December 2022.