In 2023, Ukraine led solid fossil fuels consumption in the European iron and steel sectors, significantly exceeding Germany and Romania. Germany, once a leader, saw a slight decline, while Romania experienced a moderate increase. Noteworthy contractions occurred in Italy and the United Kingdom. Small countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo recorded substantial growth, contrasting large declines in France and Poland. Austria showed a robust uptick, underlining its upward trend.
Future trends to watch include shifts towards renewable energy, regulatory changes favoring lower emissions, and technological advancements that could reduce fossil fuel reliance. Eastern Europe’s pace of transition will be particularly influential.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Iron and Steel Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 24,870 | 2023 | -4.28% | -3.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 7,950 | 2023 | +1.35% | -1.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 6,200 | 2023 | +0.82% | +2.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 3,040 | 2023 | -3.25% | -8.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 2,700 | 2023 | -8.78% | -3.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 2,440 | 2023 | +0.054% | -3.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 2,260 | 2023 | -1.28% | +1.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 1,880 | 2023 | +0.31% | +7.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1,730 | 2023 | +4.87% | +0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 1,550 | 2023 | -12.13% | -8.96% | View data |
