In 2023, Germany led European fossil energy consumption in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors, followed by Italy and France. Notably, Italy saw the most significant increase at 9.07%, while countries like the United Kingdom and Denmark experienced substantial declines. Finland, traditionally high in this consumption, recorded a notable decline of 5.20%. Meanwhile, smaller markets such as Malta and Albania experienced double-digit growth, indicating shifting energy consumption dynamics within these sectors in Europe.
Future trends to watch include the potential for increased energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts across Europe, possibly reducing fossil energy consumption further in this sector. Additionally, continued technological advancements and policy influence could prompt significant shifts in regional energy use patterns.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 27.25 | 2023 | +0.16% | -0.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 18.71 | 2023 | +0.6% | +9.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 7.24 | 2023 | -1.83% | -2.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 7.03 | 2023 | -3.78% | -5.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 6.44 | 2023 | +0.007% | +0.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.64 | 2023 | -3.5% | -2.24% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 5.15 | 2023 | +0.12% | -0.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 4 | 2023 | -10.63% | -8.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 2.61 | 2023 | +0.0051% | -2.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.55 | 2023 | -6.93% | -8.18% | View data |
