The analysis of solid fossil fuels consumption in agriculture and forestry across Europe in 2023 highlights Poland as the predominant user with 94.51 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, despite a significant 7.36% decline. Belgium's consumption slightly decreased by 3.23%, whereas Bulgaria noted a minor 1.45% increase. Noteworthy declines occurred in the Czech Republic (12.94%) and Denmark (25.49%). Individually, Finland and France showed slight declines at 0.2% and 0.66%, respectively. Notable growth was observed in Moldova by 9.05% and Macedonia by 6.5%, contrasting with substantial reductions in Austria and Hungary.
Future trends to watch for include:
- A potential shift towards renewable energy sources, reducing reliance on solid fossil fuels in agriculture.
- Technological advancements that could optimize fuel efficiency and lower consumption rates.
- Government policies and EU directives focusing on sustainability that might further impact fossil fuel use.
- Economic factors and geopolitical tensions that could influence availability and price of fossil fuels.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Agriculture and Forestry Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 94.51 | 2023 | -2.85% | -7.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 1.97 | 2023 | +1.51% | -3.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 1.48 | 2023 | +0.67% | +1.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 0.51 | 2023 | -0.13% | -12.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 0.36 | 2023 | +1.08% | -0.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 0.33 | 2023 | +8.53% | +0.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 0.3 | 2023 | -40.67% | -25.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Moldova | 0.3 | 2023 | +8.66% | +9.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 0.23 | 2023 | +2.85% | -0.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 0.13 | 2023 | +2.8% | +6.5% | View data |
