European Paper, Pulp and Printing Sector Final Consumption of Non-Renewable Waste Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)

In 2023, Germany led the European paper, pulp, and printing sector with a non-renewable waste share of 56.87 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, followed by Hungary and Finland. Significant year-over-year increases were observed in Hungary (24.99%) and France (24.56%), while Norway saw a substantial reduction of 53.1%. The Netherlands exhibited the highest growth among smaller markets at 29.34%. Sweden and Denmark had minimal fluctuations.

Future trends to watch include:

• Germany's continued dominance could drive initiatives to innovate and possibly reduce non-renewable consumption.
• Eastern European countries, including Hungary, may become increasingly significant players due to rising consumption.
• Ongoing reductions in countries like Norway could indicate a shift towards more sustainable practices.
• Potential regulations focused on sustainability could impact the sector across the continent.