In 2023, Germany and France led Europe's industrial gas oil and diesel oil consumption, with Germany slightly increasing by 0.38% and France declining by 1.69%. Other significant consumers like Spain and Italy showed moderate increases, while the United Kingdom saw a substantial 6% decrease. Denmark and smaller countries like Kosovo and Serbia experienced notable growth, driven by industry demands or economic recovery.
The future trends to monitor involve Europe's energy transition, fluctuations in industrial activity, and geopolitical factors affecting supply chains and policies. The shift towards renewable energy and decarbonization efforts could impact fossil fuel consumption in the industrial sector.
Top countries in Gas Oil and Diesel Oil (Excluding Biofuel Portion) Final Consumption in Industry by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22,590 | 2023 | -1.01% | +0.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 14,610 | 2023 | -1.16% | -1.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 14,560 | 2023 | +3.45% | +0.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 14,100 | 2023 | -4.27% | -6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5,220 | 2023 | -2.52% | -2.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 5,090 | 2023 | +1.38% | -0.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 4,920 | 2023 | +0.07% | -1.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 4,820 | 2023 | +0.1% | +0.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 3,960 | 2023 | -1.07% | -1.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 3,680 | 2023 | +12.18% | +10.67% | View data |