In 2023, Poland led the European chemical and petrochemical sector in solid fossil fuel consumption, followed by France and Norway. Noticeable reductions were observed in countries like the United Kingdom and Austria due to decreasing reliance on fossil fuels. Conversely, Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina showed significant consumption increases. Belgium also experienced growth, while Poland saw a slight decrease.
Future trends to watch include a possible shift toward more sustainable energy sources across Europe, anticipated policy changes impacting fossil fuel consumption, and technological innovations aimed at reducing dependency on solid fossil fuels in chemical and petrochemical processes.
Top countries in Chemical and Petrochemical Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 1,170 | 2023 | +0.84% | -0.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 312.89 | 2023 | +4.84% | -2.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 280.58 | 2023 | +1.8% | +5.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 214.8 | 2023 | -3.02% | -4.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 178.88 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 161.25 | 2021 | -67.99% | -29.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 113.59 | 2023 | +0.12% | -3.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 38.89 | 2023 | +3.57% | +1.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 25.56 | 2023 | +15.59% | -6.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 10.82 | 2023 | +5.06% | +5.42% | View data |
