In 2023, Sweden led European renewables and biofuels final consumption in mining and quarrying with a 46.94 terajoule share, marked by a significant 24.15% year-on-year increase. France and Denmark followed, with 18.04 and 12.87 terajoules, respectively, with Denmark seeing a 13.63% rise. Finland's consumption also grew by 24.9%, reaching 4.68 terajoules. Meanwhile, Germany, Portugal, and Serbia experienced declines. Countries like the Netherlands, Norway, Cyprus, and Estonia maintained stable consumption levels. Notably, Spain saw a dramatic 32.68% drop.
Future trends in Europe's renewables and biofuels sector may focus on technological innovations, policy frameworks, and increased investment, aimed at expanding sustainable energy integration in mining and quarrying activities across the continent. Watch for increased adoption of renewables in Eastern European countries and potential shifts in Western European energy policies driving consumption diversification.
Top countries in Renewables and Biofuels Final Consumption in Mining and Quarrying Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 46.94 | 2023 | +16.79% | +24.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 18.04 | 2023 | +2.14% | -2.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 12.87 | 2023 | +2.4% | +13.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 5.56 | 2023 | +11.24% | -8.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5 | 2023 | +27.64% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 4.68 | 2023 | +12.29% | +24.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 2.18 | 2023 | +2.83% | +7.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 1.83 | 2023 | +5.89% | -1.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1.72 | 2023 | +3.13% | -2.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 1.19 | 2023 | +2.7% | View data |
