In 2023, Italy led European fossil energy consumption in the textile and leather sector, followed by the United Kingdom and Germany. However, Italy saw a slight decline of 1.12% year-on-year. The Czech Republic experienced a notable increase of 5.21%, while countries like Lithuania and Slovenia faced significant reductions of over 7%. Ireland and Albania witnessed substantial growth, indicating emerging trends in these regions. Overall, there's a downward trend in fossil energy consumption with Poland, Slovakia, and Finland registering steep declines.
Future trends in this sector may include increased adoption of cleaner energy sources driven by regulatory pressures and sustainability goals. The industry may also see technological advancements and process innovations aimed at reducing fossil fuel dependency.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Final Consumption in Textile and Leather Sector Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 29.9 | 2023 | -0.18% | -1.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 9.81 | 2023 | -7.41% | -6.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 9.28 | 2023 | -4.48% | -5.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 8.22 | 2023 | -1.21% | +0.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.71 | 2023 | -4.4% | -4.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 5.03 | 2023 | -3.2% | -5.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.16 | 2023 | -5.35% | +5.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.61 | 2023 | +0.033% | -3.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 3.39 | 2023 | -0.8% | -2.21% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.66 | 2023 | -2.69% | -1.52% | View data |
