The European agriculture and forestry sector's consumption of solid fossil fuels in 2023 showed notable variations across countries. Poland, leading with 620.75 TTOE, experienced a decline of 7.36%. Bulgaria and Macedonia saw increases of 1.45% and 6.5% respectively. In contrast, significant reductions occurred in countries like Czech Republic (-12.94%), Denmark (-25.49%), Hungary (-26.11%), and Austria (-38.35%). Overall, there is a mixed trend where Eastern European countries are either stabilizing or increasing consumption slightly, while Western countries are generally decreasing their reliance on solid fossil fuels.
Future trends to watch include:
- The transition towards renewable energy sources as environmental policies tighten across Europe.
- Potential further reductions in fossil fuel consumption, driven by innovations in sustainable agriculture and forestry practices.
- Impact of geopolitical changes and economic pressures on energy security and fossil fuel imports.
- National policies that incentivize or deter the use of solid fossil fuels in agriculture and forestry.
Top countries in Agriculture and Forestry Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 620.75 | 2023 | -2.85% | -7.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 12.91 | 2023 | +1.51% | -3.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 9.7 | 2023 | +0.67% | +1.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 3.36 | 2023 | -0.13% | -12.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 2.33 | 2023 | +1.08% | -0.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 2.2 | 2023 | +8.53% | +0.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 1.98 | 2023 | -40.67% | -25.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Moldova | 1.95 | 2023 | +8.66% | +9.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 1.52 | 2023 | +2.85% | -0.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 0.84 | 2023 | +2.8% | +6.5% | View data |
