In 2023, Germany remained the largest consumer of fossil energy in the European food, beverages, and tobacco sector, though it saw a slight decline of 0.3%. France and Poland also showed negative growth rates of -0.89% and -0.83% respectively. The United Kingdom and Italy experienced more significant reductions of -1.55% and -3.61% respectively. Notably, countries like Hungary, Ireland, and Romania observed positive growth, indicating a varying degree of energy dependency across Europe. Smaller countries like Montenegro and Luxembourg showed the most substantial percentage increases, though they contribute less to total consumption due to their smaller industrial bases.
Future trends worth watching include:
- An overall modest decline in fossil energy consumption due to increased efficiency and possible policy shifts towards renewable sources.
- Potential growth in Eastern European countries within the sector, leveraging modernization and investment.
- A shift in energy consumption patterns aligning with broader EU directives on environmental sustainability.
- Technological advancements that may impact energy efficiency in these industries.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Final Consumption in Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sectors Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17.96 | 2023 | +0.072% | -0.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 13.48 | 2023 | +1.43% | -0.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 8.66 | 2023 | +1.02% | -0.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 8.45 | 2023 | -1.72% | -1.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.95 | 2023 | -3.12% | -3.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 6.96 | 2023 | -2.48% | -2.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 6.79 | 2023 | +1.49% | +0.002% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 5.23 | 2023 | +1.23% | +0.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 4.39 | 2023 | -2.55% | -1.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.05 | 2023 | +1.34% | +1.28% | View data |
