In 2023, Poland led Europe's solid fossil fuel consumption in the food, beverages, and tobacco sectors, followed by France and Germany. Most countries showed a downward trend, with notable reductions in the UK and Germany. Belgium and Austria were exceptions, with slight growth in consumption. France and the UK saw significant decreases, while Romania experienced the only significant increase. Hungary and Latvia faced the steepest declines. Sweden recorded the most substantial drop in consumption, highlighting a potential shift to alternative energy sources.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Continued reduction in fossil fuel consumption, driven by environmental regulations and a shift toward renewable energy.
- Increased adoption of energy-efficient technologies in production processes.
- Ukraine and Eastern European countries' potential growth in renewable energy investments influencing their consumption patterns.
- Ongoing geopolitical factors potentially affecting Ukraine and Poland's energy strategies.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sectors Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 40.88 | 2023 | -3.4% | -3.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 23.8 | 2023 | +4.95% | -5.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 16.37 | 2023 | -2.45% | -3.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 4.07 | 2023 | +0.42% | -0.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 2.76 | 2023 | -4.83% | -7.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 2.75 | 2023 | +3.61% | +1.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 2.38 | 2023 | +3.59% | -0.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 2.32 | 2023 | -3.72% | -4.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.2 | 2023 | +3.36% | -1.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.78 | 2023 | +3.93% | -0.75% | View data |
