In 2023, Italy showed a significant increase in fuel oil consumption in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors with a 23.63% year-on-year rise, contrasting with Finland's slight decline of 0.58%. Sweden saw a notable decrease by 8.35%, and Portugal's consumption fell by 11.22%. Germany maintained relative stability with a marginal decline of 1.09%, while France and Poland had moderate increases of 3.05% and 1.83% respectively. Belgium experienced a steep drop of 19.69%. Cyprus showed a notable rise of 10.66% among the smaller consumers, while the Czech Republic saw the most significant decrease of 37.96%.
In 2024, key future trends to watch include the potential for shifts in fuel oil use due to environmental policies and technological advancements in the industry. The rise of renewable energy and efficiency improvements could further impact fuel oil consumption patterns across European countries, with particular attention on those countries that showed significant consumption variances, like Italy and the Czech Republic.
Top countries in Fuel Oil Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 962.65 | 2023 | -3.5% | +23.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 948.45 | 2023 | +0.83% | -0.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 803.62 | 2023 | -11.37% | -8.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 322.03 | 2023 | +1.08% | +3.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 282.65 | 2023 | -0.71% | +1.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 258.11 | 2023 | -12.93% | -11.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 126.25 | 2021 | -40.79% | -16.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 95.47 | 2023 | -7.93% | -1.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 86.02 | 2023 | -18.89% | -6.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 84.12 | 2023 | +1.15% | -6.87% | View data |
