In 2024, Poland leads in European solid fossil fuels consumption within the chemical and petrochemical sectors, with a significant margin above France and Norway. Despite a slight decrease of 0.83% from 2023, Poland remains dominant. France and the Czech Republic saw reductions in consumption, while Norway and Bulgaria experienced growth, marking a diverse trend across Europe. Notably, Ukraine showed a sharp increase at 30.8%, whereas the UK and Austria saw considerable declines. Countries like Slovakia, Slovenia, and Bosnia have negligible consumption figures.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts towards alternative energy sources as Europe intensifies decarbonization efforts. Countries with increasing fossil fuel consumption may explore greener alternatives, impacting energy strategies in petrochemical sectors.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 46.87 | 2023 | +0.84% | -0.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 12.58 | 2023 | +4.84% | -2.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 11.28 | 2023 | +1.8% | +5.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 8.63 | 2023 | -3.02% | -4.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 7.19 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 6.48 | 2021 | -67.99% | -29.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 4.57 | 2023 | +0.12% | -3.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 1.56 | 2023 | +3.57% | +1.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1.03 | 2023 | +15.59% | -6.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 0.44 | 2023 | +5.06% | +5.42% | View data |
