The consumption of solid fossil fuels in the machinery sector across Europe exhibits varied trends by country. In 2023, France led the consumption, followed by Serbia and the United Kingdom. Notably, France saw a slight decrease, while Serbia experienced a significant rise. Germany, Czech Republic, and Poland showed substantial reductions, indicating a shift in energy usage or efficiency improvements. Macedonia's remarkable increase was an outlier, suggesting a unique industrial or policy change.
Looking ahead, trends to watch include the decline in traditional fossil fuel dependency as countries increasingly adopt alternative energy sources. The pace of technological advancement and policy shifts, especially in Germany and Eastern Europe, will likely drive future consumption patterns in the machinery sector.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Machinery Sector Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 41.27 | 2023 | -4.31% | -1.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 22.26 | 2023 | +2.29% | +4.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 13.35 | 2023 | -4.13% | -4.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 9.39 | 2023 | -48.08% | -16.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 3.39 | 2023 | -49.71% | -29.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3.09 | 2023 | -88.01% | -42.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1.87 | 2023 | +0.81% | -2.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 0.63 | 2023 | -1.03% | -20.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Montenegro | 0.48 | 2023 | +5.61% | +5.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.25 | 2021 | -6.22% | View data |
