In 2023, Germany led in European Intermediate Consumption in Environmental Protection Activities within Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning Supply by the business sector, with a substantial figure of 4.07 billion euros. The Netherlands and Portugal, with 0.042 and 0.0281 billion euros respectively, followed, while Latvia and Belgium had lower values, at 0.0024 and 0.0023 billion euros.
Year-on-year variations from 2023 indicate growth across most countries: Germany at 2.67%, the Netherlands at 2.57%, Portugal at 1.49%, and Belgium at 0.89%. Latvia, however, saw a slight decline at -0.81%. This period reflects divergent trends within the region.
Future trends to watch:
- Increased focus on sustainable energy solutions may drive higher intermediate consumption in larger economies like Germany.
- Policy shifts promoting environmental protection could show varying impacts across smaller nations such as Latvia and Belgium.
- Technological advancements and strategic investments could play a pivotal role in shaping future consumption patterns.
Top countries in Intermediate Consumption in All Environmental Protection Activities in Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning Supply by the Business Sector by Country
| # | 5 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,070 | 2023 | +2.9% | +2.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 42 | 2023 | +2.44% | +2.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 28.1 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 2.4 | 2023 | 0% | -0.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 2.3 | 2023 | +4.55% | +0.89% | View data |
