The industry sector final consumption of hard coal in Sweden has shown a general declining trend from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, the consumption was 388 thousand metric tons. Over the last decade, significant year-on-year variations were observed, ranging from a high of 14.08% in 2022 to a low of -12.14% in 2020. The average annual change over the past five years was -1.43%. The sector experienced substantial drops, particularly between 2018 and 2020. Although there was a brief increase in 2022, the consumption once again reduced slightly in 2023.
Future trends to watch for include the continued decrease in hard coal consumption, with forecasts projecting a 10.61% reduction over the next five years at an average annual rate of -2.22%. This decline aligns with broader global trends of reducing reliance on coal as part of efforts to transition to more sustainable energy sources.