In 2023, Spain and Italy were the leading consumers of European Gas Oil and Diesel Oil in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors, with Italy experiencing a notable 29.73% increase. Germany's consumption plummeted by 30.16%, showing a significant decline. Emerging markets like Romania and Cyprus displayed remarkable growth with 46.35% and 50.91% increases respectively. Meanwhile, Ireland encountered a steep fall of 38.73%, highlighting areas of potential concern.
Future trends to watch include the impact of increasing environmental regulations and the potential shift towards greener alternatives. This may drive further decline in traditional diesel and gas oil consumption, encouraging innovation in other energy-efficient processes within the industry.
Top countries in Gas Oil and Diesel Oil (Excluding Biofuel Portion) Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 44.99 | 2023 | +0.43% | -1.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 44.86 | 2023 | +1.84% | +29.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 30.57 | 2023 | +0.0098% | -0.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 21.04 | 2023 | +5.1% | +1.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 17.48 | 2023 | +15.52% | +8.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 10.74 | 2023 | +9.87% | +0.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 8.2 | 2023 | -1.17% | +0.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 5.8 | 2023 | -40.59% | -30.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 4.02 | 2023 | -1.23% | +5.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 3.24 | 2023 | 0% | -0.65% | View data |
