The European fishing sector's final consumption of renewables and biofuels in 2023 showed significant disparities among countries. Iceland led with 435.55 GWh, while Italy and France followed with 411.69 GWh and 101.99 GWh, respectively. Other countries like Norway and Greece had <0.1 GWh consumption. The consumption trend revealed substantial growth in Iceland at 23.33%, Czech Republic at 61.75%, and Portugal at 9.06%, indicating regional shifts. However, Hungary saw a notable decline of -10.63%, and Greece also experienced a decrease of -8.47%.
Future trends to watch:
- The role of government policies in boosting renewable energy use in fishing sectors of lagging countries.
- Emerging technologies enhancing biofuel efficiency, thereby increasing adoption rates.
- Potential geopolitical influences on energy supply chains affecting regional energy consumption dynamics.
- The sustainability drive possibly leading to an increased focus on renewable sources in fisheries.
Top countries in Fishing Sector Final Consumption of Renewables and Biofuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 435.55 | 2023 | +1.64% | +23.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 411.69 | 2023 | +5.9% | +1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 101.99 | 2023 | +2.83% | +1.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 91.04 | 2023 | +35.68% | +4.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 90.21 | 2023 | +18.97% | +0.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 12.24 | 2023 | +2.08% | +9.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 5.24 | 2023 | +29.5% | +61.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 1.52 | 2023 | +4.24% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 1.25 | 2023 | +0.08% | +4.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 0.72 | 2023 | +4.22% | View data |
