In 2023, Germany led European natural gas consumption in the iron and steel sectors with 23 gigawatthours, followed by Ukraine and Italy with 16.41 and 12.44 gigawatthours, respectively. Over the past year, notable changes included Finland's significant increase of 21.76% and Bosnia and Herzegovina's 21.93% increase. Conversely, Romania and Lithuania saw large declines of 36.08% and 29.03%, respectively. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate reflects diverse trends across the countries.
Future trends to watch include shifts towards renewable energy and increasing efficiency in production processes, which may reduce natural gas reliance. Regulatory policies and geopolitical dynamics will also significantly impact consumption patterns and trends across Europe.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Iron and Steel Sectors Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23 | 2023 | -0.58% | -1.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 16.41 | 2023 | +0.0064% | +0.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.44 | 2023 | -1.12% | -3.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 7.64 | 2023 | +4.75% | +1.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 6.33 | 2023 | +4.12% | -4.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.04 | 2023 | -0.78% | -2.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 5.17 | 2023 | -0.91% | -2.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 4.33 | 2023 | +1.35% | -2.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.91 | 2023 | -0.2% | +1.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 2.42 | 2023 | -9.14% | -7.22% | View data |
