In 2023, the Netherlands led European kerosene-type jet fuel refinery output at 390.99 thousand terajoules, maintaining growth with a 0.5% year-on-year increase. Germany and the United Kingdom followed, with Germany experiencing a slight growth of 0.48% to reach 223.6 thousand terajoules, while the UK saw a decline of 0.65% to 218.02 thousand terajoules. France and Greece also showed negative trends, with decreases of 2.02% and 1.19%, respectively. Conversely, Belgium displayed a strong positive shift with a 3.27% increase, and Romania had a notable growth of 6.14%. Finland and Norway, however, faced declines of 0.67% and 2.31%, respectively, further evidenced by Spain's significant drop of 3.61%.
Over the past five years, Austria indicated promising growth in average annual output variation at 4.08%, while Romania surfaced as a robust player with notable annual increments. On the downside, Croatia and Serbia experienced significant drops in output by 3.35% and 3.62%, respectively. Although several countries faced declining trends, Central and Eastern European nations like Poland and Hungary showed moderate growth, indicating potential areas of increasing production efficiency and capacity.
Future trends to watch for include increased technological advancements in refinery processes, geopolitical shifts influencing crude oil supply chains, and the European Union's regulatory changes aimed at reducing carbon emissions. These factors are likely to influence the regional distribution and volume of jet fuel output. The transition towards alternative energy sources and corresponding investment in refinery infrastructure will also be pivotal.
Top countries in Kerosene-Type Jet Fuel (Excluding Biofuel Portion) Refinery Output by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 390,990 | 2023 | +13.07% | +0.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 223,600 | 2023 | +12.09% | +0.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 218,020 | 2023 | -0.71% | -0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 162,540 | 2023 | +12.2% | -2.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 127,000 | 2023 | +10.86% | -1.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 115,750 | 2023 | +11.44% | -0.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 93,020 | 2023 | +16.06% | +3.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 60,280 | 2023 | +14.17% | -0.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 59,770 | 2023 | +15.94% | +1.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 44,710 | 2023 | +3.83% | +1.6% | View data |
