The Polish sector remains the largest consumer, despite a 3.89% decrease from 2023, highlighting declining consumption. France and Germany also saw declining trends, with France dropping by 7.17% and Germany by 3.46%. Countries like Austria, Romania, and Latvia witnessed notable growth, particularly Romania with a 27.92% increase. Bulgaria’s 11.62% rise underscores a regional variance in energy transition dynamics. Belgium and Ukraine marginally increased their consumption, illustrating diverse energy strategies in Western Europe. In contrast, the United Kingdom reported a 7.04% decline, aligning with regional decarbonization efforts.
Future trends to watch include the impact of ongoing energy transition policies across Europe, aiming for decarbonization and reducing solid fossil fuel dependency. Countries like Poland and Germany may focus on diversifying energy sources, while nations with rising consumption could explore efficiency improvements to match EU-wide sustainability targets.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 5,450 | 2023 | -3.4% | -3.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 2,940 | 2023 | +1.36% | -7.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 2,180 | 2023 | -2.45% | -3.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 543.06 | 2023 | +0.42% | -0.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 368.6 | 2023 | -4.83% | -7.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 367.22 | 2023 | +3.75% | +1.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 358.72 | 2023 | +7.6% | +1.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 295.79 | 2023 | -3.59% | -4.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 294.78 | 2023 | +3.52% | -0.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 232.08 | 2023 | +4.09% | -0.65% | View data |