The 2023 data reveals that Sweden and Finland are the top consumers of renewables and biofuels in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors, with Sweden showing a slight growth. The United Kingdom, Czech Republic, and Netherlands saw significant increases, while Poland, Bulgaria, and Slovenia experienced the most notable declines. The overall trend suggests increased adoption in Western European nations, with Eastern Europe showing mixed patterns.
Future trends to watch include the potential for increased investments in renewable technologies and policy shifts towards sustainability within the European Union, likely enhancing consumption in traditionally lower-ranked countries like Italy, Greece, and emerging markets in Eastern Europe.
Top countries in Renewables and Biofuels Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 29.09 | 2023 | +0.63% | +2.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 28.22 | 2023 | +1.67% | +0.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 5.75 | 2023 | -0.75% | -0.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 5.53 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 4.75 | 2023 | +7.3% | +3.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.53 | 2023 | +1.08% | -5.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 4.45 | 2023 | +1.94% | -1.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.22 | 2023 | -0.23% | +0.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 3.72 | 2023 | +5.31% | +5.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.67 | 2023 | +2.8% | +7.04% | View data |
