In 2023, Ukraine leads with a 41.19% share of gross heat production from blast furnace gas, despite a 1.85% decline from the previous year. Poland follows, with a significant 6.56% decrease in its 16.37% share. Sweden, Italy, and the Czech Republic are smaller players with Italy experiencing an 18.57% increase. Austria saw a substantial rise of 26.87%, although contributing a smaller share. Notably, Hungary's production decreased by 8%, and the Netherlands had a sharp 23.99% decline. Norway, despite its small share, showed a positive increase of 5.67%.
Future trends indicate a potential shift towards countries investing in advanced technologies to increase production efficiency or transitioning towards greener alternatives, impacting the share of traditional blast furnace gas. Monitoring geopolitical stability and environmental regulations will be crucial for forecasting changes in production shares among European nations.
Top countries in Blast Furnace Gas Gross Heat Production Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 41.19 | 2023 | +2.27% | -1.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 16.37 | 2023 | -7.14% | -6.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 10.07 | 2023 | +0.97% | -1.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.63 | 2023 | +13.28% | +18.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 7.19 | 2023 | +0.13% | +0.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 6.26 | 2023 | +9.61% | -1.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 3.61 | 2023 | -3.85% | -8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.81 | 2023 | +6.58% | +26.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1.62 | 2023 | +1.05% | -0.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 0.84 | 2023 | +2.72% | +19.04% | View data |
