In 2023, Germany led the European nations in blast furnace gas final consumption in the industry, measuring 1.26 Million Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent, despite a 5.74% decrease from the previous year. Ukraine followed with 0.7198, experiencing a 7.96% decrease. Poland and Slovakia also saw reductions in consumption, at 3.99% and 2.54% respectively. Notable reductions were observed in Spain (8.51%) and Czech Republic (3.84%). In contrast, Austria and Belgium experienced increases in consumption, at 6.77% and 3.45% respectively, with Bosnia and Herzegovina also advancing slightly at 1.68%.
Future trends to watch in the European blast furnace gas final consumption in industry include potential recoveries in countries with declining consumption as they adopt more efficient technologies and sustainable practices. The influence of economic policies and global steel demand will significantly impact the demand for blast furnace gas across these industries, potentially leading to changes in energy sourcing strategies.
Top countries in Blast Furnace Gas Final Consumption in Industry by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,260 | 2023 | +0.61% | -5.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 719.8 | 2023 | -13.39% | -7.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 197.96 | 2023 | -2.62% | -3.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 163.01 | 2023 | +0.2% | -2.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 149.11 | 2023 | -0.84% | -0.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 119.8 | 2023 | +21.19% | +1.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 106.72 | 2023 | -6.28% | -3.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 84.37 | 2023 | +1.41% | -0.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 71.44 | 2023 | +0.062% | -0.045% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 59.83 | 2023 | +1.62% | -2.1% | View data |
