The European liquefied petroleum gases consumption in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors depicts varied trends across regions. Italy significantly leads with the highest consumption, displaying a substantial year-on-year increase of 64.54% in 2023. Conversely, Greece and Spain suffered declines of 6.83% and 15.14%, respectively. Sweden experienced a slight decrease, while significant gains were noted in Lithuania and Slovenia with 12.44% and 18.82% increases. Modest fluctuations were observed in countries like Belgium, while stable trends were noted in Germany and Norway. An intriguing rise appeared in emerging markets like Croatia and Czech Republic with increases of 1.3% and 12.18%, respectively.
Future trends to observe include:
- A continued increase in LPG consumption in Italy, possibly driven by industrial advancements.
- Potential recovery in Spain and Ireland as they adapt to economic and environmental pressures.
- Growth opportunities in Eastern European countries, possibly influenced by favorable regulations and investments in green technologies.
- The impact of sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprints, potentially altering LPG consumption patterns across the sectors.
Top countries in Liquefied Petroleum Gases 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 Italy | 79.51 | 2023 | +35.97% | +64.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 49.48 | 2023 | +0.18% | -0.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 33.25 | 2023 | +7.85% | -2.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7.82 | 2023 | +1.16% | -1.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.97 | 2023 | -16.18% | -15.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 3.16 | 2023 | -4.51% | -6.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 2.93 | 2023 | +5.55% | +8.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 2.68 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 1.96 | 2023 | +39.79% | +12.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.86 | 2023 | +2.88% | +12.18% | View data |
