In 2023, Germany held the largest share of European fossil energy imports at 15.89%, with a slight annual increase of 0.51%, followed by the Netherlands and France. Notably, the UK and Spain experienced declines, while countries like Austria and Macedonia saw significant year-on-year growth. Poland and Sweden faced substantial reductions in their shares. Noteworthy long-term growth was also observed in countries like Malta and Montenegro. Finland and Ukraine recorded the highest decreases in recent years.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of energy transition policies, geopolitical influences, and technological advancements on import reliance and diversification, particularly in renewable energy adoption.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Imports Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 15.89 | 2023 | +2% | +0.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 12.61 | 2023 | +3.19% | +0.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.01 | 2023 | +3.41% | +0.078% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 10 | 2023 | +3.25% | +0.041% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 9.09 | 2023 | -0.06% | -0.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 8.71 | 2023 | +4.23% | -0.035% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 5.87 | 2023 | +3.74% | +0.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4.04 | 2023 | +1.3% | -1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2.62 | 2023 | +1.05% | +0.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2.02 | 2023 | -0.51% | -1.72% | View data |
