In the European construction sector, Poland leads in the consumption of solid fossil fuels with a significant share, although it experienced a 4.43% decrease in 2023. Luxembourg, showing a positive trajectory with a 4.5% increase, contrasts with declining trends in major countries like the Czech Republic and Ukraine, which saw decreases of 18.73% and 27.52% respectively. Kosovo and Bulgaria, however, showed notable growth. Over the past five years, varying consumption patterns reflect diverse energy strategies and regulatory impacts across nations.
Looking ahead, intensifying energy transition policies and technological advancements are set to reshape consumption patterns, with potential declines in solid fossil fuel use as renewable energy sources become more integral to construction activities in Europe.
Top countries in Construction 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 | 69.94 | 2023 | -1.35% | -4.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 8.48 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Luxembourg | 6.8 | 2023 | -0.91% | +4.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 5.3 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 2.76 | 2023 | -12.37% | -18.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 2.11 | 2023 | +6.71% | -4.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Kosovo | 1.8 | 2023 | +7.59% | +14.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1.15 | 2023 | +0.28% | +2.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.83 | 2023 | +2.35% | -14.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.68 | 2023 | +9.42% | +19.8% | View data |
