In 2023, Serbia led the European primary solid biofuels consumption in the textile and leather sector, with its usage decreasing slightly by 1.66% from the previous year. Portugal and Spain followed, with Portugal experiencing a decline of 3.21%, while Spain saw a slight increase of 1.16%. Other notable growths include Ukraine's significant surge of 28.0% and Austria's remarkable rise of 28.97%. However, countries like Bulgaria and Lithuania faced declines of 6.34% and 6.03%, respectively. Germany and France showed a healthy growth in consumption, marking increases of 10.6% and 16.44%, respectively, while Moldova and Norway experienced declines of 18.33% and 4.46%.
Future trends indicate a potential shift towards increased biofuel consumption as industries strive for sustainability and cost efficiency. Countries like Germany, Austria, and Ukraine are expected to continue increasing their consumption. The expansion of biofuel technology and investment in renewable energy infrastructure could further catalyze adoption and integration in the textile and leather sector.
Top countries in Primary Solid Biofuels Final Consumption in Textile and Leather Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Serbia | 217.32 | 2023 | -1.73% | -1.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 130.9 | 2023 | -7.9% | -3.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 73.28 | 2023 | +2.86% | +1.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 33.41 | 2023 | +27.65% | +28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 29.88 | 2023 | +3.65% | +10.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 18.16 | 2023 | -1.82% | +3.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 16.29 | 2023 | +8.77% | -6.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 5.9 | 2023 | +0.051% | -6.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 5.55 | 2023 | +6.77% | -3.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 5.42 | 2023 | -0.037% | +28.97% | View data |
