The analysis reveals that in 2023, Germany leads in renewables and biofuels consumption for construction in Europe, followed by France and Sweden. These countries have shown considerable year-on-year growth, with Germany at 8.21% and France at 3.51%. The Netherlands also exhibits strong growth at 9.2%. Emerging growth is seen in Portugal with a significant increase of 10.82%, and Romania with a 19.16%. On the other hand, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic experienced declines by 22.25% and 6.62%, respectively. Over the past five years, sector-wide growth trends point to moderate expansion.
Future trends suggest increasing investments in sustainable construction practices and enhanced policies towards renewable energy use across Europe. Countries like Ukraine might continue to catch up due to their high current growth rates, while larger economies are likely to maintain steady progress. Innovations in biofuel technology and continued political support could further accelerate growth and integration across the industry.
Top countries in Renewables and Biofuels Final Consumption in Construction Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.73 | 2023 | +4.87% | +8.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 18.61 | 2023 | +4.64% | +3.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 18.45 | 2023 | +4.24% | +2.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 14.41 | 2023 | +14.15% | +9.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.96 | 2023 | +23.17% | +2.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 5.41 | 2023 | +2.34% | +2.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 3.51 | 2023 | +2.79% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 1.73 | 2023 | +2.81% | +10.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1.43 | 2023 | +10.83% | +3.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 1.27 | 2023 | +0.14% | View data |
