In 2023, the largest intermediate consumption of environmental protection services was recorded in Germany at €7.18 billion, with Italy and the Netherlands following at €3.21 billion and €2.14 billion respectively. France and Portugal also made significant contributions, while Belgium, Finland, and Luxembourg had relatively minor shares. Latvia and Estonia represented the smallest consumption.
Germany demonstrated a strong year-on-year growth of 2.78%, reflecting its expanding commitment to environmental initiatives. Italy and the Netherlands experienced moderate increases, whereas Belgium decreased slightly. Overall, European countries show varying degrees of growth in this sector, with aggregate investments being an indicator of environmental prioritization.
Looking ahead, European nations are expected to continue increasing their consumption of environmental protection services, driven by both regulatory mandates and corporate sustainability initiatives. Future trends may focus on the integration of digital technologies, circular economy frameworks, and increased cross-border collaborations for shared environmental goals.
Top countries in Intermediate Consumption of Environmental Protection Services by Corporations as Specialist Producers in All Environmental Protection Activities in All Activities by Specialist Producers by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 7,180 | 2023 | +2.92% | +2.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 3,210 | 2023 | +1.23% | +0.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 2,140 | 2023 | +1.08% | +0.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,310 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 946.2 | 2023 | +2.41% | +1.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 910.9 | 2023 | +0.53% | -0.011% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 376.7 | 2023 | +3.21% | +1.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 99.5 | 2023 | +2.37% | +2.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 53.1 | 2023 | +1.53% | +0.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 20.8 | 2023 | 0% | +1.2% | View data |
