In 2023, France led European electricity consumption in the food, beverages, and tobacco sectors, followed by Germany and Italy. The data reveals Italy as the only major economy with robust growth in consumption, experiencing a 4.39% increase, while Germany and France saw mild declines. Among smaller economies, significant growth was observed in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a 7.73% increase and Montenegro with an 8.59% growth. Conversely, Iceland and Luxembourg faced notable declines.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch include the impact of energy efficiency practices, renewable energy integration, and climate policies, which may further influence electricity consumption dynamics across these countries and potentially shift consumption shares. The demand for innovative energy solutions in the food and beverage sectors may shape future consumption patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Electricity Final Consumption in Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sectors Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 16.63 | 2023 | +1.09% | -0.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 13.59 | 2023 | +0.74% | -0.054% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.16 | 2023 | +3.11% | +4.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 8.33 | 2023 | +0.19% | -0.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.08 | 2023 | +1.32% | +2.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.71 | 2023 | +1.66% | +1.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 4.76 | 2023 | +0.34% | -0.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 4.58 | 2023 | +4.16% | +0.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 3.48 | 2023 | +1.68% | +1.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 2.29 | 2023 | +0.45% | +2.74% | View data |
