In 2023, Estonia led in direct material inputs for European tar sands and oil shale, with 16.09 million metric tons, outpacing Germany and Albania significantly. France saw a notable increase of 44.02% in these inputs, while Belgium and Luxembourg also experienced substantial gains by 104.19% and 81.39%, respectively. Conversely, Albania and Spain suffered declines of over 4%, with Cyprus and Portugal experiencing even steeper drops at over 29%. Over the last five years, variance suggests fluctuating interest across countries, but Estonia has consistently maintained dominance.
In the future, attention should focus on countries like Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland, which recently showed high growth rates, suggesting potential for further expansion. Monitoring environmental policies will be crucial, as they might influence the dependency and strategies concerning tar sands and oil shale inputs across Europe.
Top countries in Tar Sands and Oil Shale Direct Material Inputs by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 16,090 | 2023 | +6.44% | +0.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 444.09 | 2023 | -0.32% | -2.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Albania | 261.96 | 2023 | +6.64% | -5.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 99.88 | 2023 | +3.2% | -4.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 62.64 | 2023 | +0.55% | +44.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 53.84 | 2023 | +4.11% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 12.62 | 2023 | +1.33% | +0.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 12.32 | 2023 | -16.52% | +104.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 9.29 | 2023 | -47.78% | +81.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 5.57 | 2023 | +0.54% | View data |
