In 2023, Germany led European natural gas consumption in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors, followed by Italy and France. Noticeably, Germany's consumption increased slightly by 0.4%, whereas Italy saw a stark rise of 17.35%. In contrast, France experienced a 3.76% decline. The United Kingdom faced the most significant decrease, down 13.45% from the previous year, highlighting a contraction in this sector. Over the past five years, the compound growth rate indicates a stable to mild increase across various countries, with Italy demonstrating significant yearly growth.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements and energy efficiency improvements, which may curb natural gas dependency. Furthermore, sustainability goals and environmental policies will likely influence natural gas usage, potentially leading to increased investment in alternative energy sources for the paper, pulp, and printing sectors.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 26.51 | 2023 | -0.39% | +0.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 19 | 2023 | +2.18% | +17.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9.37 | 2023 | -3.29% | -3.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 7.94 | 2023 | -1.94% | -0.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 7.71 | 2023 | +1.58% | +1.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 4.97 | 2023 | -2.57% | -0.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.78 | 2023 | -2.7% | -3.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.54 | 2023 | +3.78% | +4.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 2.68 | 2023 | +4.05% | +4.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 2.36 | 2023 | -18.52% | -13.45% | View data |
