The analysis of Sulphur Hexafluoride emissions by country in 2023 reveals that Germany leads with significant emissions, while Russia and Japan follow. Notable shifts include Germany's marginal increase in emissions by 1.4%, Russia's substantial growth of 9.02%, and Japan's decline of 8.23%. Other countries like France and the UK witnessed reductions, with variations of -2.58% and -3.68%, respectively. Emissions in Canada and Norway also decreased, contrary to the rising emissions in Bulgaria and Malta, with significant growth recorded at 4.71% and 12.17% each. Luxemburg and Iceland experienced minor declines, indicating a trend towards reduction in smaller countries.
Future trends to watch include potential regulatory changes and technological advancements targeting emission reduction. With varying rates of changes, countries may either optimize their industrial processes to cut emissions or face rising environmental pressures. As climate policy becomes stringent globally, it's crucial to monitor how technology and regulations can aid in reducing these emissions, especially in leading countries like Germany and Russia.
Top countries in Sulphur Hexafluoride Emissions Share by Country (Billion Grams of CO2 Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 46.03 | 2023 | +7.78% | +1.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 17.87 | 2023 | +1.12% | +9.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 14.39 | 2023 | -20.86% | -8.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 5.42 | 2023 | -1.66% | -2.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 4.95 | 2023 | -0.73% | -3.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 2.9 | 2023 | -15.97% | -4.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.63 | 2023 | +0.75% | +0.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 1.5 | 2023 | +7.71% | -0.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1.33 | 2023 | -0.0067% | +2.21% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.7 | 2023 | +0.021% | -2.31% | View data |
