As of 2023, the European biomass trade balance presents notable disparities between countries. The United Kingdom leads with a positive balance, followed by Italy and Belgium. Countries like Spain and Switzerland showed positive momentum with significant year-on-year increases. Conversely, France and the Czech Republic posted the largest negative balances. Year-on-year variations depict incremental changes across countries, with Spain and Bosnia and Herzegovina achieving substantial growth, while others like Netherlands and Ireland experienced declines.
Future trends to watch include investments in biomass infrastructure and renewable energy policies, as they could shift the balance for negatively rated countries, closing gaps and promoting more balanced trade relations across Europe.
Top countries in Biomass Trade Balance by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 49,350 | 2023 | +2.1% | +3.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 30,190 | 2023 | -4.88% | -1.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 15,610 | 2023 | -5.16% | -0.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 10,160 | 2023 | -8.2% | +19.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 9,200 | 2023 | +67.46% | -8.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 8,950 | 2023 | +0.43% | +2.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 8,030 | 2023 | +8.54% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 5,120 | 2023 | +0.24% | -4.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 4,890 | 2023 | +0.6% | -5.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 4,080 | 2023 | -0.15% | +6.31% | View data |
