The European consumption of solid fossil fuels in the non-metallic minerals sector saw Germany leading in 2023, followed by Ukraine and Poland. Germany's consumption remained stable with a slight increase, whereas Ukraine showed a strong 3.94% rise. Poland's consumption decreased by 4.27%, and the UK had a notable drop of 7.2%. Romania recorded a significant increase of 8.75% in 2023. On average, Cyprus and Croatia demonstrated impressive growth over the past years, while Hungary and the Netherlands experienced substantial declines.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts towards sustainable energy sources, impacting consumption patterns. Focus on countries exhibiting significant recent changes such as Romania, Cyprus, and Croatia to understand the underlying factors driving these shifts.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 26.51 | 2023 | -1.94% | +0.68% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 12.88 | 2023 | +2.51% | +3.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 8.86 | 2023 | -4.59% | -4.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 6.56 | 2023 | +4.36% | -0.017% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 5.01 | 2023 | -9.35% | -7.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 4.82 | 2023 | +3.27% | -1.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Albania | 3.74 | 2023 | +6.53% | -3.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.2 | 2023 | +3.97% | -0.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 3.12 | 2023 | +3.17% | +0.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 2.8 | 2023 | +11.72% | +4.67% | View data |
