In 2023, Norway led in primary solid biofuels consumption in the iron and steel sectors with 17.24 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, followed by Ukraine and Macedonia. Norway and Sweden maintained stable consumption levels, while Ukraine and Romania saw dramatic increases of around 50% and 64%, respectively. Slovakia and Iceland's consumption decreased, with the latter plunging by 59%. Significant growth was noted in countries like Germany and France, at 56% and 44% respectively, whereas Lithuania's consumption nearly halved.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential increases in biofuels adoption in major industrial nations as sustainability efforts intensify.
- Increasing investments in biofuel technologies in Eastern European countries could alter their energy mixes.
- Regulatory changes and carbon pricing may drive demand in underutilizing countries.
Top countries in Primary Solid Biofuels Final Consumption in Iron and Steel Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 17.24 | 2023 | +9.45% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 16.52 | 2023 | +9.25% | +49.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Macedonia | 8.88 | 2023 | +2.77% | +29.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 5.93 | 2023 | +3.31% | -4.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 2.11 | 2023 | +4.5% | +44.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 0.89 | 2023 | +17.82% | +55.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 0.41 | 2023 | +19.19% | +33.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.3 | 2023 | +2.69% | +0.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 0.27 | 2023 | +9.43% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 0.25 | 2023 | +9.21% | -59.02% | View data |
