In 2023, Germany led the European fossil energy consumption in the chemical and petrochemical sectors with a significant share, followed by the Netherlands and France. Countries like Iceland saw a dramatic increase, while Estonia faced a substantial decline. Overall, the sector exhibited stability, with minimal variation in most major countries. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate highlighted stability with slight declines in major economies except for sporadic growth in smaller countries.
Future trends to watch include a shift towards renewable energy influencing fossil fuel consumption in the chemical and petrochemical industries. Additionally, environmental regulations and energy efficiency innovations will likely play a critical role in shaping these trends in Europe.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Final Consumption in Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.09 | 2023 | -3.43% | -3.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 15.06 | 2023 | +0.1% | -0.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9.06 | 2023 | -1.56% | -1.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 7.64 | 2023 | +1.24% | -0.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.14 | 2023 | +0.15% | -0.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 7.04 | 2023 | +0.14% | +1.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 6.72 | 2023 | -2.23% | -0.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 4.79 | 2023 | -4.65% | -4.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.55 | 2023 | -11.97% | -2.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.33 | 2023 | +3.27% | +2.28% | View data |
