The final consumption of European Gas Oil and Diesel Oil in the fishing sector showed significant variations among countries in 2023. France led with the highest consumption at 3.8 thousand gigawatthours, followed closely by Norway. Notable decreases occurred in Spain and Italy, with consumption dropping by 1.88% and 2.65%, respectively. Iceland demonstrated a substantial increase of 6.22%, spotlighting its growing reliance on these fuels. Romania faced a marked reduction, down by more than 20%. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) will be pivotal in understanding these changes further, highlighting regional consumption dynamics.
Future trends to watch include the impact of European environmental policies, which might reduce fossil fuel reliance in the fishing sector. Innovations in alternative energy and efficiency improvements in fishing vessel technologies could decrease future gas oil and diesel consumption. Monitoring the advancements in biofuel alternatives will be crucial as they emerge as a potential game-changer in the industry.
Top countries in Gas Oil and Diesel Oil (Excluding Biofuel Portion) Final Consumption in Fishing Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 3,800 | 2023 | -0.82% | +2.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 3,720 | 2023 | +4.18% | +4.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 2,950 | 2023 | -1.6% | -1.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 2,200 | 2023 | +1.09% | +6.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 1,850 | 2023 | +3.88% | +1.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1,710 | 2023 | -1.59% | -2.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 1,600 | 2023 | -1.64% | +0.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 1,280 | 2023 | -3% | -0.076% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 1,070 | 2023 | +2.02% | +4.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Albania | 415.8 | 2023 | +2.37% | +0.65% | View data |
