In 2023, Germany led European solid fossil fuels consumption in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors with 10.54 thousand Terajoules, though it experienced a decline of 3.92% from the previous year. Similarly, Austria and the UK saw reductions in consumption. Notably, Finland and the Czech Republic saw growth, signaling increased reliance on solid fossil fuels. Serbia and Bulgaria showed significant growth rates, at 14.42% and 23.93% respectively, albeit from small bases. Meanwhile, Bosnia and Herzegovina faced a significant reduction of 19.18% in usage.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts towards renewable energy alternatives in this sector, driven by regulatory changes and sustainability goals. The increasing adoption of eco-friendly technologies could further diminish solid fossil fuel usage in Eastern European countries where growth has been previously noted.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 10,540 | 2023 | -1.64% | -3.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 7,230 | 2023 | -0.27% | +0.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 3,200 | 2023 | +0.041% | -4.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 1,940 | 2023 | +6.54% | -1.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 1,890 | 2023 | -7.48% | -6.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 1,890 | 2023 | -0.21% | +3.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 1,680 | 2023 | +2.01% | +4.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 892.3 | 2023 | +10.13% | -0.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 783.79 | 2023 | -1.9% | -4.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 679.16 | 2023 | +5.92% | +14.42% | View data |
