In 2023, Germany led the European imports of biomass for food and feed, followed by the Netherlands and Italy. The UK showed the highest year-on-year growth at 2.46%, whereas Belgium and France recorded minimal increases. Notable growth was seen in Romania and Lithuania, with variations above 3%. However, Luxembourg and Cyprus faced decreases in their imports. Over the past five years, these trends indicate varied growth patterns across countries, attributed to differing agricultural practices and policies.
Future trends suggest potential increases in biomass imports due to rising demand for sustainable resources, with Eastern European countries likely to play a more significant role given the marked growth rates observed.
Top countries in Imports of Biomass for Food and Feed Share by Country (Million Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16.52 | 2023 | +1.13% | +1.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 12.98 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 8.76 | 2023 | +1.11% | +1.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8.67 | 2023 | +1.66% | +0.99% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 8.44 | 2023 | +1.13% | +2.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 7.52 | 2023 | -0.071% | +0.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 6.66 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4.81 | 2023 | +2.07% | +2.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 2.4 | 2023 | +1.32% | +0.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.36 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.57% | View data |
