Germany leads the European fossil energy consumption in the machinery sector, far ahead of other countries, with the United Kingdom and Italy following. Over the past year, most countries observed slight declines except for Spain and several Eastern European nations, which saw modest increases. Germany and the UK declined, with Germany's consumption dropping nearly 2% and Italy facing a notable 12.64% reduction. Poland and the Czech Republic had minor changes, while Hungary and Romania increased energy usage. Over the previous five years, the consumption compounded annually, indicating a gradual industry shift towards efficiency and renewable integration.
Looking forward, the focus will likely be on reducing fossil fuel dependency amid EU green energy commitments. Countries like Germany and Italy may increase investment in renewable technologies, while Eastern Europe might continue its gradual growth in fossil consumption due to industrial demand. Monitoring policy shifts, renewable integration acceleration, and technological advancements will be critical in influencing these trends.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Final Consumption in Machinery Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 142,600 | 2023 | -1.14% | -1.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 64,170 | 2023 | -1.04% | -1.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 58,340 | 2023 | -12.32% | -12.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 34,600 | 2023 | -0.82% | -1.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 31,150 | 2023 | +4.21% | +0.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 30,850 | 2023 | +0.073% | -0.083% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 21,680 | 2023 | +0.97% | +0.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 18,990 | 2023 | +0.8% | -1.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 15,490 | 2023 | +3.31% | +4.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 13,640 | 2023 | +10.26% | +2.98% | View data |
