In 2023, Ukraine led European anthracite consumption in iron and steel sectors with 33.33 thousand terajoules, followed by Germany with 24.66. Noteworthy changes included France’s 66.3% increase and the Czech Republic’s 18.72% rise. Poland and Belgium saw decreases of 3.8% and 5.4%, respectively. The past year's trends reveal energy transitions and policy impacts. Exceptionally, Croatia and Kosovo had notable contractions at 10.24% and 16.05%.
Future trends to watch include advancements in green steel production and potential shifts in policy toward renewable energy. This could affect anthracite consumption, leading to gradual declines or shifts toward more sustainable practices. Additionally, Eastern European market dynamics may influence supply chains and consumption patterns.
Top countries in Anthracite Final Consumption in Iron and Steel Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 33,330 | 2023 | +0.009% | +6.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 24,660 | 2023 | +8.61% | +4.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 3,590 | 2023 | +3.11% | +18.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 3,480 | 2023 | +7.05% | +2.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,850 | 2023 | +5.12% | +1.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 1,530 | 2023 | +7.05% | -1.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 1,330 | 2023 | +7.44% | -3.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 676.99 | 2023 | +4% | +1.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 460.4 | 2023 | +9.2% | +66.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 304.66 | 2023 | +3.17% | -5.4% | View data |
