European Paper, Pulp and Printing Sector Final Consumption of Non-Renewable Waste by Country

In 2023, Germany led the European paper, pulp, and printing sector's non-renewable waste consumption with 6.62 thousand terajoules, reflecting a modest increase of 3.6% over the previous year. Hungary, the second-largest consumer, saw a robust year-on-year rise of 25%, while France experienced notable growth of 25.65%. Conversely, Norway and Denmark faced significant declines of 56.99% and 4.59%, respectively. Over the past five years, the sector has shown varied annual growth rates across countries, with Hungary, France, and the Netherlands demonstrating substantial gains.

Future trends to monitor include the sector's shift towards sustainability, which may drive reductions in non-renewable waste consumption. Advances in recycling technologies and increased regulatory pressure for eco-friendly practices could further influence these consumption patterns, with countries like Germany and France potentially leading the way in reduced non-renewable resource utilization.