The European Paper, Pulp, and Printing sector's final consumption of renewable municipal waste in 2023 was led by Germany with 5.96 thousand terajoules, followed by Finland and Norway. Germany showed a modest growth of 2.95%, whereas Finland and Norway experienced declines of 4.7% and 4.94%, respectively. Poland and France remained stable, with no change, while Denmark faced a reduction of 4.98%. Over the last five years, most countries have experienced fluctuations, with Germany displaying consistent positive growth.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Germany's sustained focus on renewable energy initiatives which may further increase its municipal waste consumption figures.
- Potential policy changes in Finland and Denmark to reverse declining trends.
- Technological advancements in waste-to-energy processes that could boost efficiency across countries.
- Economic factors that could influence the sector's investment in renewable waste consumption.
Top countries in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sector Final Consumption of Renewable Municipal Waste by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 5,960 | 2023 | +2.74% | +2.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 874 | 2023 | +2.34% | -4.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 276.78 | 2023 | +2.82% | -4.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 122.36 | 2023 | +3.27% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 3.16 | 2023 | +5.01% | -4.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 0.4 | 2023 | +10.5% | View data |
