The European Food, Beverages, and Tobacco sector's consumption of solid fossil fuels in 2023 highlighted Poland's substantial share at 41.68 gigawatthours, leading the region. France and Germany followed with 22.46 and 16.69 gigawatthours, respectively. Notably, Romania experienced a significant year-on-year increase of 27.92%, while Latvia surged by 19.29%, indicating shifts in energy consumption patterns. Contrarily, Hungary observed a decrease of 9.93%. Other countries, such as Sweden and Bulgaria, showed positive trends, whereas the United Kingdom and Serbia witnessed declines of over 7%. Belgium and Ukraine had modest growth, suggesting stabilization in those regions.
Future trends to watch for include the growing focus on energy transition and decarbonization, which could reduce solid fossil fuel consumption. Technological advancements and policy shifts towards renewable energy sources may drive these changes. Countries exhibiting growth might reassess energy strategies, potentially impacting their shares in upcoming years. Tracking these developments will be crucial as Europe moves towards sustainability targets.
Top countries in Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 41.68 | 2023 | -3.4% | -3.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 22.46 | 2023 | +1.37% | -7.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 16.69 | 2023 | -2.45% | -3.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 4.15 | 2023 | +0.42% | -0.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 2.82 | 2023 | -4.83% | -7.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 2.81 | 2023 | +3.75% | +1.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 2.74 | 2023 | +7.6% | +1.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 2.26 | 2023 | -4.27% | -5.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.25 | 2023 | +3.35% | -1.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.77 | 2023 | +4.09% | -0.65% | View data |
