The data on European fossil energy final consumption in the chemical and petrochemical sectors for 2024 shows Germany leading with 115.38 thousand gigawatthours, followed by the Netherlands at 75.27, and France at 45.27. The United Kingdom, Romania, and other Eastern European countries like Ukraine and Bulgaria display moderate to low levels of consumption. Noteworthy trends include a slight decrease in Germany (-3.03%), significant reduction in the United Kingdom (-4.46%), and notable increases in Norway (2.35%) and Sweden (4.31%). Smaller countries generally consume less energy, with Iceland showing an exceptional rise of 86.89% from 2023.
For the future, watch for a potential shift driven by sustainability initiatives towards renewable energy, regulatory changes impacting fossil fuel usage, and ongoing technological advancements in energy efficiency. Variations in geopolitical stability and economic performance across these countries will continue to shape the trends in fossil energy consumption in the chemical and petrochemical sectors.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Final Consumption in Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 115,380 | 2023 | -3.43% | -3.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 75,270 | 2023 | +0.1% | -0.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 45,270 | 2023 | -1.56% | -1.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 38,190 | 2023 | +1.24% | -0.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 35,710 | 2023 | +0.15% | -0.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 34,370 | 2023 | -0.93% | +1.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 34,110 | 2023 | -2.23% | -0.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 23,950 | 2023 | -4.65% | -4.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 12,730 | 2023 | -11.97% | -2.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 11,660 | 2023 | +3.27% | +2.28% | View data |