The European machinery sector's consumption of solid fossil fuels in 2023 displays notable variations. Poland leads at 32.48 terajoules, despite a slight decrease of 1.41%. Serbia bucks trends with a 4.94% increase, while France faces a 2.63% reduction. The UK and Germany encounter significant declines at 4.19% and 16.04%, respectively. Notably, central European countries, such as the Czech Republic and Hungary, exhibit substantial contractions up to 30.33%. Montenegro and Macedonia present strong growth, with Macedonia peaking at 169.97%. The sector has been integrating renewable alternatives, influencing year-on-year declines more broadly.
Future trends worth monitoring include the shift towards decarbonization and increased adoption of sustainable energy practices, which may further reduce reliance on solid fossil fuels. Technological advancements in green machinery and supportive governmental policies will play a crucial role in reshaping energy consumption patterns across European countries.
Top countries in Machinery Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 32.48 | 2023 | -2.05% | -1.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 26.12 | 2023 | -7.23% | -2.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 15.29 | 2023 | +2.57% | +4.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 9.11 | 2023 | -4.13% | -4.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 6.41 | 2023 | -48.08% | -16.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 2.01 | 2023 | -53.32% | -30.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1.27 | 2023 | +0.82% | -2.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Montenegro | 0.33 | 2023 | +5.6% | +5.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 0.27 | 2023 | -23.09% | -27.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.19 | 2021 | -6.21% | View data |
