In 2023, Germany led European bioenergy consumption in rail transport, followed by the United Kingdom and Italy. The UK experienced the highest positive year-on-year growth among major consumers at 6.9%, whereas Italy saw a slight decline of 0.4%. Notably, the Netherlands saw a significant rise of 14.3%. Romania and Bulgaria showed notable increases of 9.28% and 20.32%, respectively. On the other hand, Belgium and Greece faced declines of 13.24% and 39.02% respectively.
Future trends to monitor include the advancement of bioenergy technologies and EU policy shifts aimed at enhancing sustainability, which could influence consumption patterns in rail transport. Additionally, continued investment in bioenergy infrastructure and innovations in alternative clean energy sources could shape future consumption trends across European countries.
Top countries in Bioenergy Final Consumption in Rail Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,310 | 2023 | +3.48% | +3.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 707.12 | 2023 | +4.71% | +6.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 371.08 | 2023 | +2.26% | -0.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 235.63 | 2023 | +4.93% | +1.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 191.52 | 2023 | +4.93% | +0.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 176.99 | 2023 | +2.61% | +14.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 170.02 | 2023 | +2.78% | +2.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 154.27 | 2023 | +8.57% | +0.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 152.95 | 2023 | +2.81% | +4.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 146.36 | 2023 | +1.14% | -2.59% | View data |
