The final consumption of solid fossil fuels in the iron and steel sectors in Germany shows a forecasted decline from 7.6 thousand GWh in 2024 to 6.21 thousand GWh by 2028. From 2023, which stood at 8.0 thousand GWh, the year-on-year variation reveals a consistent negative trend. The annual decrease from 2024 to 2025 is 4.7%, 2025 to 2026 is 4.7%, 2026 to 2027 is 5.1%, and 2027 to 2028 is 5.2%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the 5-year period is calculated at -4.8%.

Future trends to watch:

Increased adoption of green technologies and renewable energy in the sector
Stricter environmental regulations potentially accelerating the decline in fossil fuel use
Technological advancements in energy efficiency for iron and steel production