In 2023, Poland led the European machinery sector's final consumption of solid fossil fuels with 33.39 thousand metric tons, though it experienced a significant decrease of 40.99% from the previous year. France followed at 21.73 thousand metric tons, with a minimal decline of 1.66%. The United Kingdom and Germany also showed decreases, while Serbia saw a slight increase of 3.4%. Notably, Macedonia witnessed an astounding growth of 198.76% year-on-year, indicating a unique consumption pattern. Despite overall reductions, Latvia experienced a 22.91% increase.
Future trends to watch:
- The push for greener alternatives could further reduce solid fossil fuel consumption in the machinery sector, particularly in major consuming countries like Poland and France.
- Emerging technologies and regulatory changes toward sustainability will likely drive shifts in energy sources across Europe.
- Close attention to countries with anomalous growth trends, like Macedonia and Latvia, is necessary to understand policy or industrial shifts affecting consumption.
Top countries in Machinery Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 33.39 | 2023 | -85.84% | -40.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 21.73 | 2023 | -5.33% | -1.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 15.33 | 2021 | +9.85% | +35.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 8.69 | 2023 | -7.69% | -4.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 8.5 | 2023 | +1.77% | +3.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 8.24 | 2021 | -11.38% | -13.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2.14 | 2023 | -1.12% | -4.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 0.67 | 2023 | 0% | -12.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Montenegro | 0.67 | 2023 | 0% | +4.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 0.36 | 2023 | 0% | +198.76% | View data |
