In 2023, Serbia led the European textile and leather sector's consumption of primary solid biofuels. Germany, despite its significant presence, showed an upward trend with a 10.89% increase year-on-year. Notable increases were also recorded in Austria and France with 28.98% and 16.44% respectively. Conversely, Portugal and Romania experienced declines of 3.21% and 8.65% respectively. Ukraine marked a significant uptick of 27.94%, indicating a promising potential for biofuels consumption. The sector's consumption shows significant variability, reflecting diverse national energy policies and market conditions.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increased adoption of biofuels in markets with favorable policies such as Austria and Ukraine.
- Potential consolidation in consumption patterns in major economies like Germany and Italy.
- A keen interest in technological innovations driving efficiency in biofuels usage across Europe.
Top countries in Textile and Leather Sector Final Consumption of Primary Solid Biofuels Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Serbia | 42.42 | 2023 | -1.73% | -1.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 23.54 | 2023 | -7.9% | -3.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 13.09 | 2023 | +2.34% | +1.02% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 5.99 | 2023 | +27.66% | +27.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 5.44 | 2023 | +4.81% | +10.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 3.26 | 2023 | -11.89% | -8.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 2.93 | 2023 | +8.77% | -6.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 1.05 | 2023 | 0% | -6.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 1 | 2023 | +6.77% | -3.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 0.97 | 2023 | -0.051% | +28.98% | View data |
