The European wood fuel import data for 2023 shows Italy as the leading importer with 14.37 thousand metric tons, followed closely by Germany at 12.59 thousand metric tons. While Italy and Spain experienced growth at 2.58% and 4.45%, respectively, Germany, France, and Austria saw declines of 2.54%, 4.68%, and 6.79%. The UK showed a notable increase of 12.11%, positioning itself as a significant market. Croatians saw a remarkable 16% increase, while the demand in Romania dropped sharply by 15.78%. Iceland's imports surged by an impressive 28.9%, and Finland showed a robust boost of 30.33%, indicating a shift toward renewable usage.
Future trends may include an upsurge in demand from northern European countries as they increasingly rely on renewable energy sources, while countries like France may stabilize or reduce dependency due to potential policy shifts towards alternative renewables. Monitoring political and economic developments in these regions will be crucial in forecasting the direction of wood fuel imports.
Top countries in Wood Fuel Imports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 14.37 | 2023 | +8.47% | +2.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 12.59 | 2023 | +5.8% | -2.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 6.8 | 2023 | +9.65% | +4.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 5.75 | 2023 | -1.98% | -4.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 5.61 | 2023 | +3.36% | +12.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 5.52 | 2023 | +7.23% | -6.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 5.38 | 2023 | +3.46% | +1.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.38 | 2023 | +8.73% | +5.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.68 | 2023 | +4.57% | -3.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 3.68 | 2023 | +2.96% | +5.32% | View data |
