The forecast for coking coal gross inland consumption in France shows a decreasing trend from 2024 to 2028, beginning at 117.47 thousand terajoules in 2024 and declining to 107.38 thousand terajoules by 2028. With no figures provided for 2023, the decline can be analyzed through year-on-year percentage reductions: 2.18% from 2024 to 2025, 2.21% from 2025 to 2026, 2.24% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.26% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is -2.16%, indicating a consistent downward trend in consumption.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Shifts in energy policy and regulations affecting coal usage.
- Advancements in alternative energy sources reducing reliance on coking coal.
- Changes in the steel industry, the primary consumer of coking coal, impacting demand.
- Potential economic factors that could influence energy consumption patterns.
