In 2023, Germany led the European nations with the highest energy tax revenue in postal and courier activities at approximately $546.53 million. The United Kingdom, although seeing a decrease, followed at $241.49 million. France, Italy, and Spain showed varied performance, with notable declines in Italy, which faced a 22.44% drop. Over the last two years, Spain and Austria registered positive growth, whereas countries like Denmark and Sweden experienced negative trends. Looking at the five-year CAGR, many countries showed stability, with some Eastern European and Baltic states demonstrating modest growth.
Future trends to watch include diversification in tax structures, particularly focusing on carbon neutrality efforts, and changing business models in the postal industry. Increasing digital transformation could impact energy consumption patterns, influencing future tax revenues across European countries.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Energy in Postal and Courier Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP = 2015 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 546.53 | 2023 | +1.48% | +1.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 241.49 | 2023 | -1.75% | -2.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 84.99 | 2023 | +3.32% | -1.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 60.79 | 2023 | -12.95% | -22.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 48.97 | 2023 | +2.72% | +2.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 43.78 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.00039% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 39.14 | 2023 | +1.18% | +0.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 38.31 | 2023 | +0.013% | -0.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 31.05 | 2023 | +5.4% | +4.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 30.55 | 2023 | +0.27% | -0.36% | View data |
