In 2023, Italy significantly led the European Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) final consumption in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors with an impressive increase of 64.32%. Other notable performances include Denmark, Lithuania, and Slovenia, seeing increases of 8.23%, 12.44%, and 18.78%, respectively. Conversely, Spain, Greece, and Ireland demonstrated notable declines of 15.32%, 6.61%, and 10.64%, respectively. Sweden, Finland, France, and most other countries saw minimal changes.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in renewable energy adoption impacting LPG consumption patterns, evolving regulations around carbon emissions, and technological advancements in energy efficiency within paper production processes. Monitoring these factors will help anticipate shifts in LPG demand across these sectors in Europe.
Top countries in Liquefied Petroleum Gases Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 38.11 | 2023 | +35.63% | +64.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 24.1 | 2023 | +0.86% | -0.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 15.96 | 2023 | +6.17% | -3.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 3.91 | 2023 | +2.9% | -0.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 2.88 | 2023 | -18.19% | -15.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 1.54 | 2023 | -4.24% | -6.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 1.41 | 2023 | +5.54% | +8.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1.27 | 2023 | +0.26% | -0.18% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 0.99 | 2021 | +100% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.95 | 2023 | +39.83% | +12.44% | View data |
