In 2023, Germany leads in fossil energy final consumption for the food, beverages, and tobacco sectors in Europe with 4.21 MTOE, despite a slight decline of 0.43%. France, Poland, and the UK follow, each experiencing reductions in consumption. Italy and the Netherlands observed more significant declines of 3.61% and 2.1%, respectively. Positive trends can be seen in regions like Hungary and Belgium, increasing consumption by 1.45% and 0.62%. Smaller economies such as Montenegro, Kosovo, and Luxembourg have shown notable increases in percentage terms, while Sweden and Iceland witnessed steep declines.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in energy consumption due to increased sustainability efforts, stricter regulations, and advances in energy-efficient technologies. Countries with current declining trends may adjust strategies to improve energy consumption metrics, potentially impacting market competition and sector strategies across Europe.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Final Consumption in Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,210 | 2023 | -0.049% | -0.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 3,090 | 2023 | +0.0036% | -1.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 2,000 | 2023 | -0.077% | -1.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,990 | 2023 | -1.72% | -1.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 1,870 | 2023 | -3.12% | -3.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 1,660 | 2023 | -2.03% | -2.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 1,560 | 2023 | +0.34% | -0.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 1,230 | 2023 | +1.29% | +0.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 1,170 | 2023 | +1.44% | +0.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 481.3 | 2023 | -0.18% | -0.75% | View data |
