As of 2023, France's inland consumption of coke oven coke stood at a figure not mentioned in the data provided but is crucial to framing this forecast analysis. From 2024, there is a steady decline in consumption forecasted, dropping from 3.31 million metric tons in 2024 to 2.95 million metric tons by 2028. Year-on-year percentage decreases indicate a persistent downward trend in consumption over this period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects an average decrease per year over these five years.
Future trends to watch for include factors such as changes in steel production demand, shifts towards renewable energy, and policy changes impacting coal use in France, all of which can significantly influence the inland coke oven coke consumption trajectory.
