In 2023, Norway led the European consumption of primary solid biofuels in the chemical and petrochemical sectors, recording a significant year-on-year increase of 39.63%. France, United Kingdom, and Serbia also saw substantial increases, indicating a growing emphasis on sustainable energy. Conversely, Austria experienced a slight decline, and Belgium and Slovakia noted the biggest percentage decreases. This suggests varying national priorities or capacities for biofuel usage in these sectors.
Future trends to watch include a continuing shift towards renewable energy sources driven by regulatory pressure and sustainability goals, favoring countries with existing expansive renewable infrastructure. Growth potential exists in countries currently showing minimal usage but high growth rates, such as Macedonia and Ukraine.
Top countries in Primary Solid Biofuels Final Consumption in Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 1,870 | 2023 | +13.61% | +39.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,290 | 2023 | +3.46% | +10.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 520.05 | 2023 | +3.34% | -0.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 435.04 | 2023 | +0.031% | +23.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 422.77 | 2023 | +1.43% | +0.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 330.94 | 2023 | +7.02% | +34.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 234.3 | 2023 | +2.83% | +2.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 233.26 | 2023 | +22.98% | +29.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 206.83 | 2023 | +13.31% | +19.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 147.31 | 2023 | +2.83% | +13.95% | View data |
