In 2023, France led the European fishing sector's final consumption of gas oil and diesel oil at 17.05 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, followed by Norway and Spain. Notable year-on-year growth was seen in Iceland (5.83%) and Portugal (4.96%), while Spain and Italy experienced declines of 1.55% and 2.26%, respectively. Germany saw the steepest decrease at 4.9%. Noteworthy minor markets include Latvia and Greece, showing a downward trend with Latvia experiencing a significant decline of 10.53%.
Future trends to monitor include sustainability initiatives and fuel efficiency technologies potentially impacting consumption. Geopolitical factors and shifts in fishing quotas may also influence diesel oil consumption, while alternative energy adoption continues to grow.
Top countries in Gas Oil and Diesel Oil (Excluding Biofuel Portion) Final Consumption in Fishing Sector Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 17.05 | 2023 | -0.8% | +2.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 15.65 | 2023 | +1.07% | +2.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 13.45 | 2023 | -0.7% | -1.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 9.67 | 2023 | +0.0027% | +5.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 8.3 | 2023 | +3.88% | +1.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 7.8 | 2023 | -1.46% | -2.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 7.04 | 2023 | -1.31% | +0.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 5.81 | 2023 | -2.36% | +0.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 4.9 | 2023 | +2.91% | +4.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Albania | 1.85 | 2023 | +2.28% | +0.7% | View data |
