The European paper, pulp, and printing sector shows significant diversification in renewable and biofuel consumption. Sweden and Finland lead with high consumption, indicating strong renewable energy integration, essential for sustainable industry practices. Germany and France follow, although their usage is relatively moderate. Notably, Hungary and the Czech Republic show remarkable year-on-year increases, while Bulgaria and Poland experience declines, highlighting volatility in renewable adoption.
Future trends to observe include the continued growth in renewable energy integration in Eastern Europe, as emerging markets adopt greener practices. Additionally, countries with minimal consumption, like Latvia and Ukraine, present untapped potential for increased renewable integration as technological advancements and policy incentives promote growth.
Top countries in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sector Final Consumption of Renewables and Biofuels Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 29.05 | 2023 | +0.5% | +2.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 28.17 | 2023 | +1.57% | +0.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 5.72 | 2023 | -1.17% | -0.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 5.57 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 4.91 | 2023 | +8.17% | +3.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.65 | 2023 | +1.63% | -5.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 4.26 | 2023 | +0.0079% | -2.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.25 | 2023 | +0.35% | +0.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 3.73 | 2023 | +5.31% | +5.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.63 | 2023 | +2.63% | +6.62% | View data |
