In 2023, Germany led natural gas consumption in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors at 80.33 thousand terajoules, while Bosnia and Herzegovina consumed the least at 0.00976 thousand terajoules. Notably, Italy saw a substantial increase of 17.35%, and Norway grew 11.55%, reflecting dynamic changes. Contrarily, the UK experienced a sharp decline of 13.45%. Over five years, various countries exhibited diverse annual growth rates, indicating shifting energy use patterns in these sectors.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of energy efficiency technologies and renewable energy adoption, which may lead to significant shifts in natural gas consumption patterns across Europe’s industrial sectors.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 80,330 | 2023 | -0.39% | +0.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 57,580 | 2023 | +2.18% | +17.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 28,390 | 2023 | -3.29% | -3.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 24,060 | 2023 | -1.94% | -0.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 23,370 | 2023 | +1.58% | +1.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 15,040 | 2023 | -2.59% | -0.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 11,480 | 2023 | -2.7% | -3.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 10,740 | 2023 | +3.77% | +4.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 7,940 | 2023 | +2.84% | +3.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 7,160 | 2023 | -18.52% | -13.45% | View data |
