In 2023, Germany led natural gas consumption in the European paper, pulp, and printing sectors with 22.31 TWh, showing modest growth of 0.4%. Italy followed with 15.99 TWh, marking significant growth at 17.35%. France's consumption of 7.89 TWh declined by 3.76%, while Spain's use slightly declined to 6.68 TWh. Austria increased by 1.43%, while Finland, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Lithuania recorded decreases. Notably, Portugal, Poland, Hungary, Norway, and Macedonia experienced marked increases, indicating a shift in natural gas dependency in these sectors.
Future trends to watch include the impact of renewable energy adoption and efficiency improvements in the sector, influencing gas consumption dynamics. Regulatory changes and economic conditions will further shape the demand for natural gas across these industries in Europe.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22,310 | 2023 | -0.39% | +0.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15,990 | 2023 | +2.18% | +17.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 7,890 | 2023 | -3.29% | -3.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6,680 | 2023 | -1.94% | -0.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 6,490 | 2023 | +1.58% | +1.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 4,180 | 2023 | -2.57% | -0.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3,180 | 2023 | -2.7% | -3.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 2,980 | 2023 | +3.78% | +4.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 2,260 | 2023 | +4.05% | +4.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 1,990 | 2023 | -18.52% | -13.45% | View data |
