In 2023, Sweden and Finland dominated the European Paper, Pulp, and Printing sector's final consumption of primary solid biofuels, respectively holding significant portions of the market. Sweden increased by 1.74%, while Finland saw a modest rise of 0.37%. Noteworthy growth trajectories were recorded in the United Kingdom and Romania, each exceeding 5%, and Hungary showed a remarkable increase by over 18%. Conversely, Poland and Bulgaria faced declines, with Poland decreasing by 6.75% and Bulgaria by 8.43%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in biofuel consumption driven by sustainability goals.
- Potential shifts due to economic policies and environmental regulations.
- Technological advancements impacting production and efficiency.
- Increased focus on biofuel diversification within eastern European markets.
Top countries in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sector Final Consumption of Primary Solid Biofuels Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 29.66 | 2023 | +0.51% | +1.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 28.4 | 2023 | +1.61% | +0.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 5.84 | 2023 | -1.2% | -0.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 5.62 | 2023 | +1.35% | +1.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 4.98 | 2023 | +9.56% | +3.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.48 | 2023 | +2.56% | -6.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 4.26 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 3.82 | 2023 | +5.31% | +5.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 3.18 | 2023 | +0.0055% | -3.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.69 | 2023 | +2.65% | +6.73% | View data |
