The European Non-Ferrous Metals sector shows varied consumption of solid fossil fuels across countries. In 2023, Ukraine led consumption with a slight decrease of 0.2%, whereas Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced an increase of nearly 5%. Poland marked notable growth at over 10%, whereas countries like Germany and Italy saw reductions. The United Kingdom faced a steep decline of over 17%, unlike Serbia, which surged by 280%. Finland and Slovenia showed downturns, while Austria grew by nearly 6%. Latvia recorded a significant growth of over 18%.
Looking ahead, countries are focusing on reducing fossil fuel reliance amid sustainability pressures and EU policies. An investment in cleaner technologies and enhanced resource efficiency may reduce solid fossil fuel consumption further, emphasizing a shift towards renewable energy alternatives within the sector.
Top countries in Non-Ferrous Metals Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 4,220 | 2023 | +2.18% | -0.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2,020 | 2023 | +9.99% | +4.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 1,390 | 2023 | +3.98% | +10.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 1,300 | 2023 | -0.058% | +0.082% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 1,140 | 2023 | -4.32% | -1.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1,140 | 2023 | +9.97% | -2.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 290.19 | 2023 | -24.58% | -17.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 240.15 | 2023 | +19.54% | +280.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 230.5 | 2023 | +0.27% | -3.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 138.01 | 2023 | +1.24% | +4.08% | View data |
