In 2023, Germany led European fossil energy consumption in the food, beverages, and tobacco sectors with minor reductions of 0.3%, while France and Poland followed with respective 0.89% and 0.83% decreases. Notable declines were observed in the United Kingdom and Italy, at 1.55% and 3.61%. Countries like Hungary, Romania, and Montenegro bucked the trend with increases of 1.28%, 2.7%, and 6.07%. Despite these fluctuations, the collective sector's compound annual growth rate (CAGR) remains negligible, indicating an overall stagnation in energy usage across the region.
Looking ahead, the sector may experience shifts due to renewable energy adoption, regulatory changes, and technological advancements designed to enhance energy efficiency. Monitoring geopolitical influences and economic trends will be crucial in anticipating future consumption patterns.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Final Consumption in Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 177,230 | 2023 | +0.072% | -0.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 133,050 | 2023 | +1.43% | -0.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 85,440 | 2023 | +1.02% | -0.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 83,380 | 2023 | -1.72% | -1.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 78,470 | 2023 | -3.12% | -3.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 68,700 | 2023 | -2.48% | -2.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 66,980 | 2023 | +1.49% | +0.002% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 51,620 | 2023 | +1.23% | +0.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 43,330 | 2023 | -2.55% | -1.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 20,220 | 2023 | +1.34% | +1.28% | View data |
