In 2023, France had the highest electricity consumption in the food, beverages, and tobacco sectors among European countries with 83.31 thousand terajoules, showing a slight decline. Germany and Italy followed with differing trends as Germany exhibited a minimal increase while Italy surged by 4.39%. The United Kingdom and Spain were also significant contributors, but their growth patterns diverged, with a decrease in the UK and an increase in Spain. Smaller markets like Montenegro and Bosnia showed impressive growth rates, while Ireland experienced a notable decline.
Future trends to watch in this sector include the increasing impact of energy efficiency measures across Europe, which could continue to drive variations in consumption. Furthermore, potential changes in the regulatory environment and investments in renewable energy sources may uniquely affect each country's trajectory in electricity consumption for these industries.
Top countries in Electricity Final Consumption in Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 83,310 | 2023 | +1.09% | -0.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 68,390 | 2023 | +0.95% | +0.037% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 55,940 | 2023 | +3.11% | +4.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 41,740 | 2023 | +0.19% | -0.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 40,740 | 2023 | +1.16% | +2.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 28,600 | 2023 | +1.92% | +1.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 23,720 | 2023 | +0.2% | -0.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 22,950 | 2023 | +4.15% | +0.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 17,500 | 2023 | +1.77% | +1.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 11,570 | 2023 | +0.7% | +2.88% | View data |
