Germany leads European biomass imports with 15.5 million metric tons, followed by the Netherlands and United Kingdom. From 2023 to 2024, Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria showed notable annual growth rates of 2.94%, 2.95%, and 4.77% respectively. However, Finland experienced a slight decrease of 0.4%. Over five years, Lithuania, Bulgaria, and Slovakia posted the strongest average annual growth.
Future trends to watch include shifts in political climate and environmental policies, further impacting import patterns. Innovations in biomass technology and changes in renewable energy strategies might also reshape the landscape of European biomass imports.
Top countries in Imports of Biomass Share by Country (Million Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 15.5 | 2023 | +1.16% | +0.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 11.17 | 2023 | +1.33% | +1.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 8.84 | 2023 | +1.63% | +2.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.45 | 2023 | +1.01% | +1.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 7.11 | 2023 | +1.33% | +0.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 7.08 | 2023 | +1.4% | +0.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 6.87 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4.58 | 2023 | +2.11% | +2.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.67 | 2023 | +1.65% | +1.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 3 | 2023 | +1.36% | +0.91% | View data |