The European industry sector's consumption of solid fossil fuels in 2023 reveals Germany, Ukraine, and Poland as the leading consumers, with Germany at the forefront. Notably, Croatia experienced substantial growth in consumption with an 11.04% increase, while Greece and Serbia saw significant decreases, over 12%. Countries like Romania and Norway noted slight growth. In contrast, major economies such as the United Kingdom, France, and Italy reported declines, indicating a potential shift towards cleaner energy sources.
Future trends to monitor include the continuation of the decline among Western European nations as they advance their renewable energy strategies. The modest increases in Eastern European countries could be attributed to industrial growth or delayed transition to greener energy. Monitoring policy changes and technological investments will be critical for understanding the trajectory of solid fossil fuel consumption in Europe.
Top countries in Industry Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18.24 | 2023 | -3.09% | -2.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 18.22 | 2023 | -3.17% | -2.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 16.71 | 2023 | +0.8% | -1.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 5.26 | 2023 | -7.15% | -6.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 5.19 | 2023 | -3.22% | -5.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 4.42 | 2023 | +1.18% | +3.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.09 | 2023 | -6.82% | -5.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 3.42 | 2023 | -0.74% | +3.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 2.69 | 2023 | -0.79% | -6.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.42 | 2023 | +0.87% | -1.53% | View data |
