The European non-ferrous metals sector shows a diverse landscape in renewable and biofuel consumption. In 2023, France led with an impressive 109.7% rise in renewable usage. Other significant increases were seen in Greece (+23.77%) and Sweden (+10.48%). Conversely, Germany experienced a decline of 6.5%, while Czech Republic and Croatia saw steep decreases of over 28%. Over a five-year period, France's adoption surged notably, setting a higher baseline for future development.
Future trends to watch include a potential increase in sustainable practices across Europe as countries strive to meet environmental targets. Innovations in renewable technology and biofuels will play a critical role, alongside policy changes aimed at encouraging green energy transitions in the industrial sector.
Top countries in Non-Ferrous Metals Sector Final Consumption of Renewables and Biofuels Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 37.59 | 2023 | +2.51% | +109.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 21.27 | 2023 | +6.59% | +11.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 15.14 | 2023 | +3.24% | +4.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 7.2 | 2023 | +1.77% | +4.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 4.53 | 2023 | +9.85% | +10.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 2.71 | 2023 | +10.55% | -6.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.65 | 2023 | +1.84% | +0.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 0.34 | 2023 | +1.47% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 0.22 | 2023 | 0% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.15 | 2023 | +2.17% | -30.06% | View data |
