The 2023 data for European countries shows Germany as the leading consumer of blast furnace gas, significantly surpassing Ukraine and Poland. Year-on-year, most countries experienced a decline in consumption, with Germany dropping by 6.02% and Belgium seeing the steepest decline at 10.25%. Notably, Bosnia and Herzegovina saw a modest increase of 1.71%, and Austria grew by 5.24%. Over the past five years, the average annual consumption change (CAGR) is not explicitly detailed but suggested by these trends.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential further reductions in consumption as countries push towards greener energy solutions.
- Increased investments in alternative energies in response to the declines in traditional gas consumption.
- Geopolitical factors that may impact supply and demand dynamics.
Top countries in All Energy Sectors Final Consumption of Blast Furnace Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 52,150 | 2023 | +0.54% | -6.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 28,130 | 2023 | -15.96% | -9.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 9,140 | 2023 | -0.065% | -2.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 6,890 | 2023 | +0.29% | -2.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4,820 | 2023 | +21.01% | +1.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 4,510 | 2023 | -6.03% | -3.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4,360 | 2023 | -18.08% | -6.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 3,440 | 2023 | +1% | -1.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3,040 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 2,450 | 2023 | +0.49% | -2.55% | View data |
