The European iron and steel sector's hard coal consumption shows significant variations across countries. Ukraine emerges as the highest consumer with a year-on-year increase of 5.17%. Germany follows but with minimal growth. Slovakia and the Czech Republic see the sharpest declines, while Kosovo experiences a dramatic rise of 61.35%. Notable drops occur in the Netherlands, Macedonia, and France. Over a long-term perspective, Austria’s consumption has grown, while other countries like Latvia show considerable declines. The five-year compound annual growth trend suggests fluctuating and varied dependence on hard coal.
Future trends may include a potential shift towards sustainable energy sources, impacting hard coal dependency. Watch for policy changes, technological advancements, and economic shifts that could influence the consumption patterns across these European countries.
Top countries in Iron and Steel Sector Final Consumption of Hard Coal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 2,280 | 2023 | +2.28% | +5.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 776.5 | 2023 | +7.4% | +0.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 277 | 2023 | -1.07% | -5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 196.32 | 2023 | +1.2% | -0.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 120.78 | 2023 | +1.19% | -1.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 120.74 | 2023 | +11.32% | +6.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 71 | 2023 | 0% | -1.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 28.69 | 2023 | +24.35% | +6.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 27.01 | 2023 | +3.99% | +1.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 25.42 | 2023 | -58.8% | -14.24% | View data |
