In 2023, Poland was the leading consumer of solid fossil fuels in the chemical and petrochemical sectors in Europe, with a high consumption value, followed by France and Norway. Germany and the United Kingdom experienced significant declines in consumption, registering reductions of 18.06% and 25.03% respectively. Conversely, Ukraine showed remarkable growth with a 24.87% increase. Belgium and Bosnia and Herzegovina also had notable increases of 11.19% and 7.75% respectively. The Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia faced moderate declines, while Austria saw the most substantial drop at 28.51%.
Future trends to watch include potential policy-driven shifts towards sustainable energy sources in the European chemical and petrochemical sectors. Countries with high current usage like Poland may face significant regulatory and market pressure to decrease reliance on solid fossil fuels. Expanding renewable energy technologies and increasing energy efficiency initiatives could further influence consumption patterns across Europe in this industry.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 13,900 | 2023 | +2.01% | -0.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 3,510 | 2023 | +3.25% | -3.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 3,310 | 2023 | +1.77% | +5.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 2,500 | 2023 | -3.02% | -4.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 2,080 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 1,640 | 2023 | -26.29% | -18.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 1,310 | 2023 | -0.36% | -3.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 341.99 | 2023 | +20.45% | -3.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 312.81 | 2023 | +2.7% | -6.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 164.37 | 2023 | +14.44% | +11.19% | View data |
