The European paper, pulp, and printing sector's hard coal consumption varies prominently across countries. Poland is the largest consumer at 314.61 thousand metric tons, followed by Germany with 159.48. Germany saw a significant 7.23% decline, while Bulgaria's consumption jumped by 91.65%. In contrast, countries like Sweden and the United Kingdom observed reductions of 34.02% and 5.96% respectively. The consumption pattern over the past five years has fluctuated, influenced by economic, policy, and market factors, showing an encouraging shift towards reduced coal use.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in renewable energy adoption, potentially affecting coal consumption in countries like Poland and Germany. European regulatory pressures could further escalate the shift towards sustainable practices, resulting in a sustained decline in hard coal consumption in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors.
Top countries in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sector Final Consumption of Hard Coal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 314.61 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 159.48 | 2023 | -3.02% | -7.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 92.73 | 2023 | +0.11% | -3.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 81 | 2023 | +9.46% | +0.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 76 | 2023 | -1.3% | +3.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 75 | 2023 | -6.25% | -5.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 35.3 | 2023 | -0.56% | +0.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 6.01 | 2021 | -100% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 2.3 | 2023 | +3.74% | +91.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1 | 2023 | -50% | -34.02% | View data |
