In 2023, France leads the consumption of liquefied petroleum gases (LPGs) in Europe's wood and wood products sector, closely followed by the United Kingdom and Hungary. Notably, Hungary, with a striking 38.88% increase, and Serbia, with a 71.22% surge, showed remarkable year-on-year growth. Lithuania and Finland also displayed significant positive changes at 18.57% and 19.1%, respectively. However, other countries like Greece, Ukraine, and Romania witnessed declines, illustrating a varied landscape of change in LPG consumption. The data indicate potential transitions in energy preferences and efficiency improvements.
Future trends to watch for in the European LPG consumption in the wood sector include:
- Potential for further growth in Eastern European countries as industrial processes modernize and energy efficiency improves.
- Continued shifts towards renewable energy sources could potentially decrease LPG consumption in certain regions.
- Economic factors and regulatory changes might influence the LPG demand differently across Western and Eastern Europe.
- Monitoring technological advancements in wood processing could impact LPG usage efficiency.
Top countries in Liquefied Petroleum Gases Final Consumption in Wood and Wood Products Sector Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 17.95 | 2023 | +2.33% | +2.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15.35 | 2023 | +3.87% | +3.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 14.43 | 2023 | +24% | +38.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 11.2 | 2023 | +2.72% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 9.09 | 2023 | +2.92% | +5.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 6.72 | 2023 | +2.38% | +19.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 3 | 2023 | +15.94% | -4.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 2.77 | 2023 | -1.5% | -0.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 2.61 | 2023 | +0.075% | +0.033% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 2.28 | 2023 | +6.77% | +6.18% | View data |
