In 2023, France led European pure biodiesel imports, followed closely by Spain and Sweden. Germany and Italy also exhibited significant import volumes. The United Kingdom showed the largest year-on-year increase of 14.3%, while Romania saw a substantial 23.68% increase, and Croatia led with 27.41%. Conversely, Sweden experienced a decline of -1.29%. Over the past five years, imports have shown mixed trajectories with notable growth in countries like Belgium and the Czech Republic, counterbalanced by decreases in places like Slovakia and Macedonia.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in imports driven by regulatory support for renewable energy and ongoing geopolitical influences affecting supply chains. Close monitoring of changes in government policies, technological advancements in biodiesel production, and global market shifts will be essential for accurately projecting biodiesel demand dynamics in the European market.
Top countries in Pure Biodiesels Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,880 | 2023 | +16.71% | +6.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,740 | 2023 | +7.84% | +1.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 1,400 | 2023 | +0.86% | -1.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 1,280 | 2023 | +3.26% | +10.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 1,200 | 2023 | +11.08% | +7.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 1,100 | 2023 | +5.04% | +14.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 751.01 | 2023 | +12.23% | +20.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 442.54 | 2023 | +13.76% | +8.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 358.14 | 2023 | +2.56% | +5.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 325.14 | 2023 | +2.67% | +7.86% | View data |
