The largest consumers of fossil energy in the non-metallic minerals sector in Europe in 2023 were Germany, Italy, and Spain, with Germany leading by a significant margin. The year-on-year data from 2023 indicates a notable increase in fossil energy consumption for countries like Ukraine, Romania, and Poland, while countries like the United Kingdom and the Netherlands saw substantial declines. Over the longer term, countries showing consistent rises, such as Kosovo and Macedonia, may indicate growing industrial activities.
Looking forward, several trends could shape the future of fossil energy consumption in this sector:
- A continued shift towards renewable energy sources could reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
- Economic recovery in Eastern European countries may drive an increase in energy consumption.
- Regulatory changes targeting carbon emissions reduction might lead to decreased fossil energy usage.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17.49 | 2023 | -0.51% | -0.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 11.26 | 2023 | -1.61% | -0.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 10.97 | 2023 | +1.98% | -0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 9.01 | 2023 | -0.0013% | +0.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 8.5 | 2023 | -0.71% | -0.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5.33 | 2023 | -2.09% | -2.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 4.29 | 2023 | -0.2% | +4.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 3.43 | 2023 | +1.94% | +2.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 3.18 | 2023 | +0.55% | -0.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 3.16 | 2023 | -0.0038% | -0.66% | View data |
