In 2023, Germany dominated Europe's blast furnace gas consumption with 14.49 TWh, followed by Ukraine at 7.81 TWh and Poland at 2.42 TWh. Notable year-on-year changes included a significant reduction in consumption for Ukraine (-9.22%) and Germany (-6.02%). Austria is an outlier with a positive increase of 5.58%, while Spain saw a pronounced decrease of 13.19%. Over the last five years, Europe has witnessed diverse consumption trends, with some countries increasing their usage moderately, while others experienced significant declines.
Future trends to watch include increasing efficiency and transition to cleaner energy sources influencing these figures. The industrial shift towards decarbonization, alongside technological advancements in energy use, may further impact these consumption patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Blast Furnace Gas Final Consumption in Industry by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 14,490 | 2023 | +0.54% | -6.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 7,810 | 2023 | -15.96% | -9.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 2,420 | 2023 | -1.91% | -3.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 1,920 | 2023 | +0.34% | -2.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1,390 | 2023 | +21.18% | +1.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 1,260 | 2023 | -5.8% | -3.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 1,210 | 2023 | -18.08% | -6.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 955.3 | 2023 | +1% | -1.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 829.21 | 2023 | +0.47% | +0.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 679.82 | 2023 | +0.49% | -2.55% | View data |