In 2024, Germany leads solid fossil fuel consumption in the paper, pulp, and printing sector within Europe, despite a decrease of 3.73% from 2023. Poland follows with a slight increase of 0.58%. Notably, Austria and the United Kingdom observed declines of 4.07% and 6.38%, respectively. Conversely, Finland, Czech Republic, and Belgium experienced growth, with Czech Republic having a notable 4.98% increase. Bulgaria sees the highest growth rate of 23.93%, albeit from a smaller base. Conversely, Sweden and Bosnia and Herzegovina have seen significant contractions in usage.
Looking ahead, trends to watch include the impact of sustainable practices and EU regulations pushing for lower fossil fuel consumption. The shift to renewable energy could further reduce solid fossil fuel dependency, particularly in environmentally progressive countries. Monitoring technological advancements in these sectors, particularly in Germany, Poland, and Finland, could provide insights into future energy usage patterns.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,960 | 2023 | -1.38% | -3.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 2,010 | 2023 | -0.27% | +0.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 889.03 | 2023 | +0.039% | -4.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 547.75 | 2023 | +7.34% | -1.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 526.33 | 2023 | -7.48% | -6.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 518.63 | 2023 | -0.21% | +3.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 466.46 | 2023 | +3.04% | +4.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 303.48 | 2023 | -0.003% | +2.18% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 248.73 | 2023 | +10.55% | -0.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 163.74 | 2023 | +4.6% | +11.23% | View data |
