In 2023, the United States led global sulphur hexafluoride emissions at 8.18 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent, with a year-on-year increase of 2.86%. Japan followed, despite a slight decrease of 0.15%. Notable reductions were seen in Austria (6.1%) and France (2.93%), while smaller nations like Latvia experienced a 5.25% increase. Over the past five years, emissions have shown diverse trends with some countries reducing their footprint significantly while others have had minimal changes.
Future trends to monitor include advances in technology leading to emission mitigation, policy shifts driving compliance, and economic factors influencing production levels globally. These factors will critically shape the trajectory of sulphur hexafluoride emissions worldwide.
Top countries in Sulphur Hexafluoride Emissions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 8,180 | 2023 | +1.3% | +2.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 2,040 | 2023 | -0.17% | -0.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 519.66 | 2023 | +4.05% | -1.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 504.65 | 2023 | -2.92% | -2.93% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 290.65 | 2023 | -13.43% | -6.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 243.95 | 2023 | +0.75% | +0.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 179.33 | 2023 | +2.99% | -0.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 142.99 | 2023 | +5.41% | -0.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 101.51 | 2023 | +0.31% | +0.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 90.04 | 2023 | -1.72% | -4.04% | View data |
