The European renewables and biofuels consumption in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors show significant variance across countries in 2023. Sweden and Finland lead with high consumption levels of 47.36 and 45.93 thousand gigawatt-hours, respectively, indicating robust renewables integration. On the other hand, countries like Italy and Ukraine exhibit minimal consumption but recorded notable positive growth rates, with Ukraine at 25.44% year-on-year. Poland and Estonia saw declines, indicating challenges in maintaining renewable energy usage. Among smaller markets, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Latvia registered remarkable growth rates of 17.69%, 6.76%, and 23.28%, respectively, underscoring their increasing renewable adoption.
Future trends to watch include:
- Growing momentum in Northern Europe, with Scandinavian countries likely to remain leaders in renewables integration.
- Potential for expansion in Eastern Europe as countries look to increase resilience and energy independence.
- Continued innovation in biofuels and renewable technologies, which may drive increased adoption across more countries.
- Impact of EU policies and regulations aimed at reducing carbon footprints, which could accelerate growth in renewables consumption.
Top countries in Renewables and Biofuels Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 47,360 | 2023 | +0.5% | +2.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 45,930 | 2023 | +1.57% | +0.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 9,250 | 2023 | -1.28% | -0.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 9,050 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8,000 | 2023 | +8.17% | +3.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 7,510 | 2023 | +2.65% | -5.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 7,230 | 2023 | +1.85% | -1.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 6,760 | 2023 | -0.18% | -0.016% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 6,080 | 2023 | +5.31% | +5.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 4,360 | 2023 | +2.82% | +6.99% | View data |
