The European primary solid biofuels consumption in the chemical and petrochemical sectors has shown notable variation across countries from 2023 to 2024. Norway leads with significant consumption, experiencing a rise of nearly 40% from 2023. Sweden and the United Kingdom also saw strong increases at over 23% and 34%, respectively. Some countries like Austria, Finland, Portugal, and Belgium reported declines, with Finland's drop being most acute at nearly 67%. Several countries such as Serbia, Ukraine, and Macedonia experienced substantial gains, indicating a diverse pattern in biofuel usage across Europe.
Looking ahead, the upward trend in countries like Norway and Sweden suggests a continued shift towards biofuels as a sustainable energy source in industrial applications. Innovations in biofuel technology and policy incentives in the EU could further accelerate this growth. However, country-specific economic conditions and regulatory landscapes will influence the pace of adoption. Watching how these factors interplay will be crucial for understanding future biofuel consumption dynamics in the European chemical and petrochemical sectors.
Top countries in Primary Solid Biofuels Final Consumption in Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 29.11 | 2023 | +13.21% | +39.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 19.86 | 2023 | +2.89% | +10.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 8.49 | 2023 | +3.44% | +5.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 7.77 | 2023 | +4.66% | -1.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 6.83 | 2023 | -0.04% | +23.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5.2 | 2023 | +7.02% | +34.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 3.68 | 2023 | +2.86% | +2.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 3.66 | 2023 | +22.99% | +29.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 3.25 | 2023 | +13.31% | +19.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 2.36 | 2023 | +3.61% | +14.36% | View data |
