In 2023, the European Iron and Steel sector's consumption of brown coal showed varied trends across countries. Romania recorded the highest consumption at 439.5 thousand metric tons, while France consumed the least at 0.057 thousand metric tons. Notably, Bosnia and Herzegovina's usage surged by 353.13%, indicating a significant upsurge, while Kosovo saw a substantial increase of 21.65%. Romania, Montenegro, and Macedonia also experienced moderate growth. Conversely, Serbia's consumption remained nearly stagnant.
Future trends indicate potential fluctuation in brown coal demand driven by environmental policies, advancements in green steel technologies, and the shift towards sustainable energy sources. Countries with steep increases in 2023 may face pressures to diversify their energy mix, potentially affecting their brown coal consumption patterns in the iron and steel sector.
Top countries in Iron and Steel Sector Final Consumption of Brown Coal by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 439.5 | 2023 | +2.65% | +4.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 181.49 | 2023 | +28.77% | +353.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Macedonia | 150.5 | 2023 | +0.002% | +9.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Kosovo | 62.33 | 2023 | +4.05% | +21.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 13.89 | 2021 | +2.87% | -5.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Montenegro | 12.4 | 2023 | +3.33% | +17.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 0.066 | 2023 | -13.16% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 France | 0.057 | 2023 | +29.55% | +4.84% | View data |
