In 2024, Germany leads European countries in fossil fuel imports with 20.11 million metric tons, followed by the Netherlands with 13.81 million, and Italy with 9.05 million. Notably, Germany and the Netherlands saw respective improvements of 1.47% and 0.99% year-on-year, while Italy and France experienced declines of 1.09% and 0.57%. Smaller countries like Slovenia, Latvia, and Serbia marked substantial percentage growth, whereas larger economies like the United Kingdom and Sweden saw reductions in fossil fuel imports.
Future trends to watch for include Germany and Netherlands' potential further growth in import share. The year-on-year increase in fossil fuel imports could indicate ongoing reliance, potentially affecting EU energy transition goals. Monitoring emerging trends such as Poland’s increase and Romania's notable year-on-year rise of 2.31% will be crucial in understanding regional energy dynamics. Additionally, geopolitical factors and policy changes aimed at reducing fossil fuel dependency could influence these patterns significantly in the coming years.
Top countries in Imports of Fossil Fuel Share by Country (Million Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.11 | 2023 | +0.79% | +1.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 13.81 | 2023 | +1.2% | +0.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 9.05 | 2023 | -0.74% | -1.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 9.01 | 2023 | -0.57% | -0.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 7.68 | 2023 | -0.99% | -2.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 7.65 | 2023 | +0.14% | -0.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 5.9 | 2023 | -0.13% | -1.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.86 | 2023 | +2.23% | +0.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2.28 | 2023 | +1.34% | +0.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2.05 | 2023 | +0.093% | -1.28% | View data |
