In 2023, Germany led the heat final consumption in the chemical and petrochemical sectors in Europe with a significant share, followed by the Netherlands and France. Notably, Ukraine and Poland demonstrated notable growth with year-on-year increases of 8.04% and 8.15%, respectively. Meanwhile, Croatia and Moldova showed remarkable jumps, with increases of 21.41% and 38.69%, albeit from lower base values.
Future trends to watch include:
- An expected increase in efficiency and sustainability initiatives across Europe, potentially impacting energy consumption patterns.
- Continued growth in Eastern European countries as they expand their industrial base.
- The impact of decarbonization policies on the chemical sector's energy demand.
- Technological advancements and innovation driving the reduction of energy intensity.
Top countries in Heat Final Consumption in Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 30.19 | 2023 | +1.81% | -0.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 15.04 | 2023 | -0.95% | +0.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.19 | 2023 | +7.16% | +4.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 8.71 | 2023 | +0.0082% | +8.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.62 | 2023 | +0.0074% | -8.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.18 | 2023 | +2.11% | +8.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 3.42 | 2023 | +2.12% | +4.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.38 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 3.07 | 2023 | +2.5% | -0.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2.42 | 2023 | +28.23% | View data |
