The European used crop residues import market reveals a stark dominance by the Netherlands, with substantial import values compared to other countries. Over the past year, they showcased a significant growth of 27.21%. Switzerland remains stable with a minor increase, while countries like Estonia and Bulgaria show remarkable growth percentages of over 100%, albeit from smaller bases. Simultaneously, countries such as Norway and Greece witnessed substantial declines. The cumulative annual growth rates (CAGR) indicate a moderate upward trend overall.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of sustainable agriculture policies, driving increased use and importation of crop residues as renewable biofuels. Demand might also spike as technological advancements make processing residues more economically viable, potentially enhancing import competition across European nations.
Top countries in Used Crop Residues Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 911.67 | 2023 | +15.91% | +27.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Switzerland | 374.57 | 2023 | +0.5% | +0.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 207.92 | 2023 | +5.63% | +2.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 165.07 | 2023 | +3.96% | +2.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 119.21 | 2023 | -7.09% | +4.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 98.24 | 2023 | +2.55% | +0.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 71.67 | 2023 | +2.93% | +5.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 46.28 | 2023 | +11.54% | +11.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 43.95 | 2023 | +12.04% | +1.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 29.38 | 2023 | +22.83% | +2.24% | View data |
