In 2023, Germany led bioenergy consumption in the Iron and Steel sectors in Europe at 19.68 GWh. High year-on-year growth was seen in Macedonia (26.19%), Estonia (53.23%), and Bosnia & Herzegovina (36.96%), while Lithuania, Iceland, and Belgium faced declines. Countries like Norway (17.89%) and the Netherlands (17.13%) exhibited robust growth. Conversely, Italy and Austria experienced small decreases. Noteworthy are the significant usage increases in Luxembourg (16.56%) and Denmark (15.52%). Overall, European countries are diversifying energy sources to enhance sustainability.
- Future trends to monitor include potential policy changes to boost green energy and technological advancements spurring further bioenergy integration in heavy industries.
Top countries in Bioenergy Final Consumption in Iron and Steel Sectors Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19.68 | 2023 | +2.18% | +1.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 13.54 | 2023 | +2.93% | +4.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 13.35 | 2023 | +3.63% | +4.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 11.44 | 2023 | -3.91% | -1.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 5.96 | 2023 | +9.9% | +13.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Luxembourg | 4.47 | 2023 | +12.43% | +16.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 3.84 | 2023 | +2.38% | +11.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 3.03 | 2023 | +3.26% | +3.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3.02 | 2023 | +0.44% | +2.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2.81 | 2023 | +2.56% | -0.15% | View data |
