Germany leads European fossil fuel imports at 358.78 million metric tons, followed by the Netherlands (246.36), Italy (161.5), France (160.68), and the United Kingdom (137.08). Spain (136.45), Belgium (105.23), and Poland (68.95) round out the top eight. Year-on-year variations from 2023 to 2024 indicate minor increases in Germany (1.47%) and the Netherlands (0.99%), while Italy (-1.09%) and France (-0.57%) experienced slight declines. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) depicts diverse trends, suggesting different national dependency levels on fossil fuels.
Future trends to watch include the impact of EU policies on reducing fossil fuel dependency and shifts towards renewable energy. Germany's transition towards green energy, the Netherlands' import efficiencies, Italy's potential decline due to alternative energy sources, and the UK's energy diversification strategies will be pivotal. Additionally, policy shifts and geopolitical factors affecting energy supply chains will shape the European fossil fuel import landscape.
Top countries in Imports of Fossil Fuel by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 358.78 | 2023 | +0.79% | +1.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 246.36 | 2023 | +1.2% | +0.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 161.5 | 2023 | -0.74% | -1.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 160.68 | 2023 | -0.57% | -0.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 137.08 | 2023 | -0.99% | -2.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 136.45 | 2023 | +0.14% | -0.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 105.23 | 2023 | -0.13% | -1.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 68.95 | 2023 | +2.23% | +0.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 40.63 | 2023 | +1.34% | +0.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 36.57 | 2023 | +0.093% | -1.28% | View data |
