In 2023, the European fossil fuels energy direct material inputs for various countries showed notable trends. Germany had the largest share at 16.11 thousand metric tons but experienced a decline of 5.95% from the previous year. The Netherlands and Norway stood at 9.85 and 9.51 thousand metric tons respectively, with the Netherlands showing a slight decrease of 2.68% and Norway a minor increase of 0.26%. The United Kingdom, Poland, and Italy also saw modest declines, with the United Kingdom dropping by 3.14%, Poland by 1.79%, and Italy by 1.44%. Meanwhile, Belgium and Bulgaria showed slight increases at 0.89% and 0.75%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continual reduction in fossil fuels dependency, driven by renewable energy adoption policies.
- Potential geopolitical impacts on energy supply chains that could lead to variations in fossil fuel input shares.
- Technological advancements in energy efficiency that might influence overall energy material inputs.
- Regulatory changes and environmental policies impacting fossil fuel consumption and inputs across Europe.
Top countries in Fossil Fuels Energy Direct Material Inputs Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16.11 | 2023 | -4.18% | -5.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 9.85 | 2023 | +1.16% | -2.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 9.51 | 2023 | -0.19% | +0.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 8.99 | 2023 | -2.49% | -3.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.58 | 2023 | -1.93% | -1.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 7.11 | 2023 | -1.6% | -1.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 6.52 | 2023 | -0.34% | -3.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 5.74 | 2023 | +0.21% | -1.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 5.01 | 2023 | +1.39% | +0.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.54 | 2023 | -5.23% | -3.43% | View data |
