In 2023, Germany, Ukraine, and Poland were leading European solid fossil fuel consumers in industry. However, year-on-year decline was observed in major consumers like Germany (-2.28%), Ukraine (-2.85%), and Poland (-2.46%). The UK and France also experienced substantial drops of -6.54% and -5.66%, respectively. Conversely, Bosnia and Herzegovina (4.98%), Norway (4.26%), and Croatia (11.64%) saw notable growth, with Croatia leading the increase. Noteworthy declines were recorded in Greece (-12.43%) and Serbia (-14.02%). Over a five-year span, most countries reported decreasing trends in fossil fuel consumption due to efforts aimed at energy transition and sustainability.
Future trends indicate a continued decline in solid fossil fuel consumption amid stricter environmental policies and increased adoption of renewable energy sources across Europe. Observers should monitor the impact of these policies on industrial sectors and transformative technologies that may affect energy demand.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Industry by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 33,640 | 2023 | -3.09% | -2.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 33,210 | 2023 | -3.56% | -2.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 30,810 | 2023 | -0.56% | -2.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 9,700 | 2023 | -7.15% | -6.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 9,520 | 2023 | -3.12% | -5.66% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 8,090 | 2023 | +0.65% | +3.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 7,930 | 2023 | -4.95% | -4.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 6,630 | 2023 | +2.61% | +4.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 4,990 | 2023 | -1.83% | -7.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 4,260 | 2023 | -0.95% | -2.46% | View data |
