In 2023, Sweden led the European mining and quarrying sector's final consumption of primary solid biofuels with the highest value, while Italy registered the lowest. Denmark and Hungary experienced noteworthy growth, with Denmark increasing by 13.65% and Hungary by 14.87% compared to the previous year. Finland also showed substantial progress at 24.71% growth year-over-year. In contrast, Germany, Romania, and France recorded declines, with Germany seeing a 12.51% decrease. Despite fluctuations, Eastern European countries like Lithuania and Macedonia noted positive growth, demonstrating shifting trends in biofuel consumption across Europe.
Future trends to watch include the acceleration of biofuel adoption in Northern and Eastern Europe as these regions continue leveraging renewable energy sources for industrial use. Enhanced biofuel utilization growth is expected in Denmark and Finland, driven by government policies and investments in sustainable technologies. Monitoring Germany's potential recovery from its recent decrease and Italy's efforts to boost its biofuel consumption share will also be crucial in understanding the region's energy dynamics.
Top countries in Mining and Quarrying Sector Final Consumption of Primary Solid Biofuels Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 54.33 | 2023 | +39.1% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 22.13 | 2023 | +2.46% | +13.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 6.92 | 2023 | +12.66% | +24.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 5.56 | 2023 | +20.17% | -12.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 2.94 | 2023 | +3.13% | -2.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 2.69 | 2023 | +5.36% | -4.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 2.55 | 2023 | 0% | -12.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 1.17 | 2023 | +20% | -9.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 0.97 | 2023 | 0% | +12.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 0.83 | 2023 | +2.82% | -0.4% | View data |
