In 2023, Germany led the European solid fossil fuels consumption in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors, though it saw a slight decline of 2.09%. Poland and Austria also reported declines by 0.11% and 4.61%, respectively. Finland and the Czech Republic experienced increases, notably with Finland rising by 3.81%. Serbia was a key standout, with a significant rise of 10.14%. Conversely, Sweden and Bosnia and Herzegovina saw stark reductions, with Sweden dropping by 32.09% and Bosnia by 18.45%.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of sustainable practices and renewable energy initiatives, which may further reduce dependence on solid fossil fuels across nations, fostering a greener industry landscape.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 276.8 | 2023 | +0.74% | -2.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 166.88 | 2023 | -1.85% | -0.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 74.31 | 2023 | +0.0054% | -4.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 47.28 | 2023 | +7.52% | -0.99% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 45.26 | 2023 | -7.47% | -6.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 44.77 | 2023 | -0.6% | +3.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 36.02 | 2023 | -2.65% | +1.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 22.97 | 2023 | -0.91% | -0.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 21.44 | 2023 | +10.49% | -0.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 13.4 | 2023 | +3.67% | +10.14% | View data |
