In 2023, Greece led the European Mining and Quarrying Sector in the final consumption of solid fossil fuels, despite a slight decrease. Sweden and Poland showed modest increases. Notably, Germany and Ukraine experienced significant reductions, reflecting broader trends toward reduced reliance on solid fossil fuels in these countries. Eastern European nations like Serbia, Austria, and Romania showed notable growth, though from smaller baselines. Conversely, the Netherlands saw a substantial decline in consumption.
Future trends to watch include potential policy shifts favoring renewable energy sources, which could accelerate the decline in solid fossil fuel consumption. Additionally, geopolitical factors, particularly regarding energy security in Eastern Europe, may influence consumption patterns.
Top countries in Mining and Quarrying Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 37.18 | 2023 | +13.36% | -2.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 23.73 | 2023 | +0.15% | +1.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 15.57 | 2023 | -0.086% | -3.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 13.34 | 2023 | +19.78% | -13.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 3.76 | 2023 | +12.22% | +2.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 1.8 | 2023 | -0.58% | +2.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 1.05 | 2023 | -21.7% | +6.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 0.35 | 2023 | +1.08% | -15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 0.24 | 2023 | +7.06% | +11.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.21 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.84% | View data |
