In 2023, France led the European Primary Solid Biofuels Final Consumption in the Non-Ferrous Metal Sector with a stable consumption of 55.77 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent. Austria followed, experiencing an increase of 11.58%, while Finland saw a decrease of 1.84%. Other noticeable changes included Slovakia, Macedonia, Ukraine, Serbia, and Spain maintaining stable or slightly increased consumption levels, and significant declines in the Czech Republic and Croatia by 29.82% and 28.45%, respectively. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate indicates modest growth in Austria and stagnation or slight decline in others.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch include the potential for increased consumption in Austria, due to policy incentives and technology advancements, and the adoption of sustainable practices in France, which could stabilize or increase its biofuel usage in the non-ferrous metal sector. Meanwhile, the trend of declining consumption in some Eastern European countries may persist unless there is significant policy intervention or investment in biofuel infrastructure.
Top countries in Primary Solid Biofuels Final Consumption in Non-Ferrous Metal Sector Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 55.77 | 2023 | +0.064% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 25.84 | 2023 | +3.6% | +11.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 10.16 | 2023 | +1.43% | -1.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 1.19 | 2023 | +3.13% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 0.92 | 2023 | +2% | +1.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ukraine | 0.52 | 2023 | +26.09% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 0.29 | 2023 | 0% | -29.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 0.22 | 2023 | 0% | -28.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 0.18 | 2021 | +400% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 0.072 | 2023 | View data |
