In 2023, Portugal led Europe's textile and leather sectors' heat consumption with a minor decline, while Ukraine and Italy experienced modest changes. Germany and France faced significant reductions, showcasing substantial declines of 7.23% and 7.8% respectively. Finland and Lithuania displayed promising growth, signaling positive trends. Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina witnessed remarkable increases of 16.18% and 16.98%, indicating regional growth potential. Conversely, Hungary and Moldova registered sharp downturns.
Future trends to watch include increased emphasis on energy efficiency and potential shifts in textile production locations due to evolving economic and environmental policies. Countries showing growth might leverage technological investments to maintain momentum while those with declining consumption will likely seek innovative solutions to revitalize energy efficiency in production processes.
Top countries in Heat Final Consumption in Textile and Leather Sector Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 22.45 | 2023 | -2.52% | -0.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 13.14 | 2023 | +5.94% | +0.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.95 | 2023 | +15.49% | -0.85% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7.64 | 2023 | -10.82% | -7.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 6.32 | 2023 | +3.03% | -1.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 5.95 | 2021 | +100.02% | +21.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 5.93 | 2023 | +3.19% | -0.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 5.88 | 2023 | +5.03% | +1.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 5.38 | 2023 | +2.83% | +2.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 3.12 | 2023 | +2.79% | -7.8% | View data |
