In 2023, Macedonia led petroleum coke consumption in the European iron and steel sectors with a notable year-on-year increase of 16.63%. Albania also experienced significant growth at 20.22%, while Germany and France saw declines of 0.41% and 15.69%, respectively. Norway and the Netherlands showed stability. Sweden's consumption rose by 15.12%, and Kosovo faced a 4.92% decrease. Poland's modest growth of 6.01% contrasts with Belgium's drop of 8.66% and Greece's decrease of 7.15%. Croatia had a positive change at 8.96%.
Future trends to watch include the continued influence of energy transitions on petroleum coke consumption. There might be further shifts towards more sustainable alternatives in energy-intensive industries, posing both challenges and opportunities for European countries depending on their adaptability and resource availability.
Top countries in Petroleum Coke Final Consumption in Iron and Steel Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Macedonia | 44.69 | 2023 | +6.86% | +16.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Kosovo | 6.13 | 2023 | -7.9% | -4.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 3.78 | 2023 | +30.08% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 3.75 | 2023 | +6.57% | -0.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 3.36 | 2023 | +9.05% | +15.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Albania | 3.16 | 2023 | +3.92% | +20.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 2.95 | 2023 | +20.36% | -15.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1.27 | 2023 | +2.83% | +6.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1.26 | 2023 | -20.32% | -8.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 0.83 | 2023 | +2.21% | -7.15% | View data |
