In 2023, Germany led Europe's renewable consumption in the non-metallic minerals sector, followed by Spain and Italy. Germany saw a modest growth of 2.05%, while Spain and Italy experienced 7.68% and 13.43% increases, respectively. Hungary's consumption grew notably at 16.28%, with Austria remaining stable. Meanwhile, Ukraine showed the most substantial year-on-year increase at 70.03%, although its consumption remained relatively low. In contrast, Finland and Estonia witnessed declines.
Looking ahead, watch for:
- Germany maintaining leadership though with slight growth.
- Continued robust growth in Southern and Eastern European countries.
- Potential recovery in Estonia and other declining markets.
Top countries in Renewables and Biofuels Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 24.02 | 2023 | +2.7% | +2.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 11.88 | 2023 | +2.38% | +7.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 10.79 | 2023 | +2.05% | +13.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 10.45 | 2023 | +5.16% | +5.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 6.68 | 2023 | +2.73% | +2.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 6.02 | 2023 | +2.6% | -0.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.73 | 2023 | +4.91% | +10.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 3.15 | 2023 | -6.19% | -1.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.78 | 2023 | +2.6% | +16.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 2.51 | 2023 | +11.29% | +13.78% | View data |
