The European textile and leather sector's consumption of solid fossil fuels in 2023 exhibited notable variation across countries. The United Kingdom led consumption with 333.37 GWh, followed by Italy at 220.85 GWh. Amongst the significant year-on-year changes, Italy saw a 10.81% increase, whereas Poland experienced a sharp decline of 32.07%. Germany also marked a substantial decrease of 15.16%, contrasting with Bulgaria’s modest rise of 2.06%. Over a 5-year period, trends show a mixed pattern, with some countries reducing reliance while others maintain or slightly increase their usage.
Future trends to watch include potential policy shifts towards sustainable energy solutions, which might prompt further decreases in solid fossil fuel consumption in this industry. Monitoring technological advancements and regulatory changes will be crucial, as the sector may increasingly pivot to more eco-friendly alternatives, impacting overall energy consumption patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Textile and Leather Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 333.37 | 2023 | -4.63% | -4.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 220.85 | 2023 | +28.12% | +10.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 46.64 | 2023 | +1.85% | -14.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 25.92 | 2023 | -26.87% | -15.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 21.95 | 2023 | +8.74% | +2.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 17.12 | 2023 | -72.58% | -32.07% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 13.79 | 2023 | -0.11% | -2.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 9.18 | 2023 | +6.62% | -0.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Macedonia | 7.82 | 2023 | +1.03% | -2.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 1.55 | 2023 | -1.34% | -11.11% | View data |
