European Mining and Quarrying Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)

The European mining and quarrying sector's final consumption of solid fossil fuels in 2023 revealed varying trends across countries. Greece led with the highest solid fossil fuel consumption at 36.12, despite a 2.12% decline. Notable increases were observed in Denmark and Serbia, rising by 13.8% and 14.52% respectively, while significant reductions were seen in Ukraine and the Netherlands, each declining by over 13%. Bulgaria and Austria experienced remarkable spikes by 80.07% and 57.42% respectively, though from low bases. Romania, while exhibiting a 16.12% rise, remained at a minimal consumption level. Over the past five years, consumption changes have presented differing trends with a mixed annual average variation across these nations.

Future trends to watch include the potential for a continued shift toward renewable energy sources, leading to a decrease in solid fossil fuel dependency across many European countries. This transition may be accelerated by regulatory pressures, technological advancements, and shifts in national energy policies. Countries such as Denmark may see heightened consumption variability as they balance traditional fuel use with emerging energy technologies.