In 2023, Germany led the European paper, pulp, and printing sector's consumption of solid fossil fuels, followed by Poland and Austria. Germany saw a year-on-year decrease of 2.09%, whereas Poland's consumption slightly decreased by 0.11%. Austria experienced a decline of 4.61%. The United Kingdom showed a more significant reduction of 6.38%. Conversely, Finland's consumption increased by 3.81%, and Serbia recorded a substantial rise of 10.14%. Notably, Bulgaria's consumption surged by 22.68%, while Sweden observed a steep decline of 32.09%.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Transition to renewable energy impacting fossil fuel consumption.
- Technological advancements promoting energy efficiency within the sector.
- Potential regulatory changes influencing fossil fuel usage.
- The role of geopolitical developments on fuel supply chains.
Top countries in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 276.8 | 2023 | +0.74% | -2.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 166.88 | 2023 | -1.85% | -0.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 74.31 | 2023 | +0.0054% | -4.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 47.28 | 2023 | +7.52% | -0.99% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 45.26 | 2023 | -7.47% | -6.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 44.77 | 2023 | -0.6% | +3.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 36.02 | 2023 | -2.65% | +1.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 22.97 | 2023 | -0.91% | -0.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 21.44 | 2023 | +10.49% | -0.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 13.4 | 2023 | +3.67% | +10.14% | View data |
