The European Non-Metallic Minerals sector saw various changes in 2023. Germany remains a dominant consumer, marginally increasing by 1.5%. Meanwhile, Ukraine showed a notable 3.91% increase, and Romania experienced a significant 9.58% rise. Conversely, Poland and the United Kingdom reduced their consumption notably, with decreases of 4.93% and 6.81%, respectively. Croatia marked the highest growth at 14.66%, signaling a shift in regional dynamics. In contrast, Finland's consumption dropped sharply by 12.7%.
Future trends may highlight further shifts towards sustainable energy due to the EU's climate goals. Monitoring changes in energy policies and technological advancements in renewable energy could dramatically affect solid fossil fuel consumption in the coming years.
Top countries in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 26.63 | 2023 | +0.35% | +1.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 13.08 | 2023 | +2.42% | +3.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 8.58 | 2023 | -6.12% | -4.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 8.2 | 2023 | +5.24% | +1.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 4.46 | 2023 | -8.74% | -6.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 3.81 | 2023 | +0.43% | -2.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Albania | 3.59 | 2023 | +6.82% | -3.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 3.33 | 2023 | +1.9% | +9.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 3.14 | 2023 | +3.25% | +0.052% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.76 | 2023 | +3.57% | +0.2% | View data |
