Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in Iceland
Iceland: Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country was 177.9 Thousand tonnes in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
177.9 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
up 29.0%
World rank
33rd
of 51 countries
All-time high
193.87 Thousand tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
68 Thousand tonnes
in 1992
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in Iceland, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in Iceland is 177.9 Thousand tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 29.0% on the previous year and up 35.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in Iceland peaked at 193.87 Thousand tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 68 Thousand tonnes, in 1992.
That places Iceland 33rd out of 51 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 95 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 97 Thousand tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 68 Thousand tonnes | -29.9% |
| 1993 | 68 Thousand tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 102 Thousand tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1995 | 83 Thousand tonnes | -18.6% |
| 1996 | 97 Thousand tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1997 | 85 Thousand tonnes | -12.4% |
| 1998 | 100 Thousand tonnes | +17.6% |
| 1999 | 87 Thousand tonnes | -13.0% |
| 2000 | 148 Thousand tonnes | +70.1% |
| 2001 | 140 Thousand tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 146 Thousand tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 138 Thousand tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 156 Thousand tonnes | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 150 Thousand tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 134 Thousand tonnes | -10.7% |
| 2007 | 174 Thousand tonnes | +29.9% |
| 2008 | 128 Thousand tonnes | -26.4% |
| 2009 | 136 Thousand tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 131 Thousand tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 134 Thousand tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 147 Thousand tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2013 | 147 Thousand tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 131 Thousand tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2015 | 140 Thousand tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 145.62 Thousand tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 146.17 Thousand tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 169.84 Thousand tonnes | +16.2% |
| 2019 | 160.24 Thousand tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 140.13 Thousand tonnes | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 193.87 Thousand tonnes | +38.4% |
| 2022 | 191.93 Thousand tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 137.87 Thousand tonnes | -28.2% |
| 2024 | 177.9 Thousand tonnes | +29.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 88.2 Thousand tonnes | 68 Thousand tonnes | 102 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 145 Thousand tonnes | 128 Thousand tonnes | 174 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 145.19 Thousand tonnes | 131 Thousand tonnes | 169.84 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 168.34 Thousand tonnes | 137.87 Thousand tonnes | 193.87 Thousand tonnes | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Iceland
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -4.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0.0002 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 9.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in Iceland?
- Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in Iceland was 177.9 Thousand tonnes in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 193.87 Thousand tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 68 Thousand tonnes in 1992.
- How does Iceland rank for imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country?
- Iceland ranks 33rd out of 51 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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