The bioenergy final consumption in the wood and wood products sector in France showed significant fluctuations between 2013 and 2023, with values ranging from 11.16 thousand terajoules in 2014 to 15.98 thousand terajoules in 2018. As of 2023, the consumption stood at 14.35 thousand terajoules. Year-on-year variations have been volatile, with notable peaks in 2013 (30.18%) and 2018 (19.39%), and declines in 2014 (-17.5%) and 2019 (-21.88%). The recent trends over the last two years (2022-2023) saw modest growth by 1.23%. The five-year CAGR leading up to 2023 was recorded at 0.91%, showing a steady, albeit slow, upward trend moving forward towards 2028.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in bioenergy conversion efficiency, changes in environmental regulations, and shifts in the supply chain dynamics for wood and wood products. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for accurately forecasting future bioenergy consumption in this sector.