In 2023, Italy led European LPG consumption in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors, showing a significant year-on-year growth of over 64%. Conversely, Sweden and Finland experienced declines of under 3% in the same period. France, Spain, and Greece also saw reductions, with Spain declining by more than 15%. Countries like Lithuania and the Czech Republic experienced notable increases in LPG usage, at over 12% year-on-year. Germany saw an increase of over 11%, while Slovenia's consumption surged by nearly 19%.
Looking ahead, the European LPG consumption landscape in these sectors may continue to evolve with increasing emphasis on sustainable and efficient energy use. As regulatory frameworks and technological advancements develop, countries may adopt alternative energy solutions, potentially impacting LPG demand. Monitoring these shifts will be key to understanding future consumption patterns.
Top countries in Liquefied Petroleum Gases Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 39.5 | 2023 | +35.97% | +64.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 24.58 | 2023 | +0.18% | -0.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 16.52 | 2023 | +7.85% | -2.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 3.88 | 2023 | +1.16% | -1.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 2.96 | 2023 | -16.18% | -15.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 1.57 | 2023 | -4.51% | -6.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 1.46 | 2023 | +5.55% | +8.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1.33 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 0.98 | 2023 | +39.79% | +12.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.92 | 2023 | +2.88% | +12.18% | View data |
