In 2023, the United Kingdom led European textile and leather sectors in solid fossil fuel consumption, followed by Italy. Notably, Italy was the only major consumer to record an increase (10.99%), indicating a growing reliance on these fuels. In contrast, Poland witnessed the largest decrease (-34.69%). Declines were also observed in Germany (-18.51%) and Serbia (-10.3%). The sector's overall demand for solid fossil fuels appears to be diminishing across Europe.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential shifts towards more sustainable energy sources as European countries tighten environmental regulations.
- Continued decrease in consumption could result from innovations in textile and leather production technologies.
- Italy's rising consumption pattern may persist if no significant policy or market changes occur.
Top countries in Textile and Leather Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 47 | 2023 | -4.08% | -4.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 32 | 2023 | +28% | +10.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 14.15 | 2023 | +1.97% | -10.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 6.03 | 2023 | -74.08% | -34.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3.68 | 2023 | -5.13% | -4.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Macedonia | 3.37 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 2.55 | 2023 | +6.71% | -1.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 2.52 | 2023 | -36.74% | -18.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 1.92 | 2021 | -47.83% | -24.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.3 | 2023 | 0% | -5.59% | View data |
