The European Paper, Pulp, and Printing sector's solid fossil fuels consumption highlights varied national trends up to 2023. Germany leads in consumption with a noted year-on-year reduction of 7.12%. Poland, despite being a significant consumer, recorded a modest increase of 0.4%. Notably, Serbia saw a sharp increase of 18.65%, whereas Sweden experienced the most substantial decline of 34.02%. Austria and the United Kingdom also reported declines, though less severe. Overall, trends indicate shifting dynamics in fuel use, reflecting broader energy transitions within Europe.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing shifts towards renewable energy sources across Europe, reducing dependence on solid fossil fuels.
- Policy changes aimed at carbon reduction targets impacting fossil fuel consumption patterns.
- Technological advancements in the paper and pulp sector potentially altering energy requirements.
Top countries in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 30.26 | 2023 | -9.09% | -7.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 27.47 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 9.74 | 2023 | -2.35% | +1.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 9.33 | 2023 | -0.44% | -4.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 6.99 | 2023 | +8.11% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 6.64 | 2023 | -1.3% | +3.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 6.55 | 2023 | -6.25% | -5.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 4.58 | 2023 | +2.98% | +18.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 4.53 | 2023 | +11.32% | +1.21% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 3.55 | 2023 | 0% | -0.72% | View data |
