The primary solid biofuels available for final consumption in the UK have shown a significant increase from 89.6 thousand terajoules in 2013 to 155.88 thousand terajoules in 2023. This represents an overall upward trend, with specific year-on-year variations. The highest year-on-year increase was in 2013 at 31.94%, while 2023 saw a more modest growth rate of 3.68%. Over the last two years, the growth rate has shown a slight decline, with average yearly growth, or CAGR, of 3.76% over the past five years. Looking ahead, the data suggests a forecasted average annual growth rate of 2.44% from 2024 to 2028, reaching 181.96 thousand terajoules by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in bioenergy technology, government policy shifts towards renewable energy, and potential increases in biofuel imports or production capacity. These factors could further influence the availability and consumption of primary solid biofuels in the UK.