Germany leads in solid fossil fuel consumption in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors, accounting for a significant share with 36.43 terajoules as of 2024. Poland follows but shows minor year-on-year growth of 0.58%. Hungary, the UK, Austria, and Belgium experienced declines. Finland and the Czech Republic bucked the trend with notable increases of 3.96% and 4.18% respectively. Serbia exhibited the most substantial growth at 14.42%, whereas Bosnia and Herzegovina saw a sharp decline. Overall, the sector has been volatile, reflecting shifting energy dynamics and country-specific factors.
Future trends to monitor include:
- A shift towards renewable energy due to climate policies.
- Potential technological advancements enhancing energy efficiency.
- Impact of economic conditions in Central and Eastern Europe on fossil fuel consumption.
- Regulatory changes that might drive further reduction in solid fossil fuel use.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 36.43 | 2023 | -1.64% | -3.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 24.98 | 2023 | -0.27% | +0.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 11.07 | 2023 | +0.041% | -4.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 6.72 | 2023 | +6.54% | -1.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6.55 | 2023 | -7.48% | -6.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 6.52 | 2023 | -0.21% | +3.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 5.8 | 2023 | +2.01% | +4.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 3.08 | 2023 | +10.13% | -0.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.71 | 2023 | -1.9% | -4.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 2.35 | 2023 | +5.92% | +14.42% | View data |
