In 2023, Germany had the highest solid fossil fuel consumption within the European Paper, Pulp, and Printing sector, followed closely by Poland. Germany and Austria saw declines with year-on-year percentage changes of -7.12% and -4.89%, respectively. Countries like Poland and Hungary maintained stable levels with marginal increases. Notable year-on-year growth was observed in Serbia at 18.65%, suggesting potential shifts in consumption patterns. Conversely, Sweden experienced a significant reduction of -34.02%.
Future trends to watch for include a continued decline in fossil fuel use due to environmental regulations and increased adoption of sustainable practices. Monitoring shifts towards renewable energy sources and technological advancements within the sector will be critical.
Top countries in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 346.32 | 2023 | -9.09% | -7.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 314.3 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 111.41 | 2023 | -2.35% | +1.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 106.81 | 2023 | -0.44% | -4.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 80 | 2023 | +8.11% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 76 | 2023 | -1.3% | +3.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 75 | 2023 | -6.25% | -5.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 52.41 | 2023 | +2.98% | +18.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 51.81 | 2023 | +11.32% | +1.21% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 40.6 | 2023 | 0% | -0.72% | View data |
