The European agriculture and forestry sector's final consumption of biogases continues to be dominated by Germany, which leads significantly despite a slight decline. The Czech Republic and France show steady and substantial growth, with France posting notable gains in recent years. In stark contrast, Austria experienced a dramatic drop in biogas consumption, while Serbia and Bulgaria saw remarkable increases, highlighting a shift in regional dynamics. Countries like Belgium and Slovakia maintained a declining trajectory.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential regulatory changes and incentives could boost biogas consumption in lagging countries.
- Increased development of biogas infrastructure in emerging markets like Serbia and Bulgaria.
- Sustainability initiatives in the EU might encourage higher biogas usage overall.
Top countries in Agriculture and Forestry Sector Final Consumption of Biogases Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 57.13 | 2023 | -4.86% | -3.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 15.42 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8.36 | 2023 | +13.82% | +17.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6.73 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 3.28 | 2023 | -2.03% | -3.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 2.26 | 2023 | +2.33% | -2.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 2.22 | 2023 | +20.3% | +30.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 0.97 | 2023 | -1.75% | -1.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 0.75 | 2023 | -1.5% | -0.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.5 | 2023 | +2.92% | +3.67% | View data |