In 2023, Germany led Europe in blast furnace gas consumption with 52.15 thousand terajoules but decreased by 6.02% year-over-year. Ukraine, following Germany, also experienced an 8.06% decline. Poland and Slovakia showed minor contractions, whereas Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Sweden saw slight increases. Austria reported a positive trend with a 5.24% growth. Conversely, significant drops were observed in Spain and Belgium. Interestingly, France, Finland, and the UK maintained stable consumption levels, indicating a plateau in their blast furnace gas usage.
Future trends to watch include the impact of industrial decarbonization strategies and the transition to greener technologies, which could further affect the consumption of blast furnace gas in Europe. Additionally, geopolitical and economic factors may influence energy policies and consumption patterns across nations.
Top countries in Blast Furnace Gas Available for Final Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 52,150 | 2023 | +0.54% | -6.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 33,330 | 2023 | -14.6% | -8.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 9,140 | 2023 | -0.07% | -2.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 6,890 | 2023 | +0.28% | -2.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4,820 | 2023 | +21.01% | +1.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 4,580 | 2023 | -5.77% | -2.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4,320 | 2023 | -18.54% | -6.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 4,240 | 2023 | +1.97% | +2.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3,030 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 2,450 | 2023 | +0.49% | -2.56% | View data |
