In 2023, Europe's pure biodiesel production capacity showed a mixed trend across various countries. Spain and Germany were among the leading producers with production capacities of 4.41 and 4.21 million metric tons per year, respectively. However, Germany saw a decline of 0.58% compared to the previous year, while Spain experienced a modest increase of 0.82%. Poland stood out with a significant increase of 8.72%, reaching a production capacity of 2.08 million metric tons per year. Other notable increases were observed in Romania (9.69%) and Bulgaria (11.2%), although their overall capacities remained relatively lower at 0.3176 and 0.27442 million metric tons per year, respectively. Western European countries like France (-0.2%) and Italy (1.15%) showed relatively minor fluctuations.
Future trends to watch include the ongoing expansion in Poland and significant growth in smaller markets like Romania and Bulgaria. Countries with modest gains, such as Finland and the United Kingdom, also show potential for noteworthy developments. Shifts in policies, investments in green energy, and technological advancements are likely to influence these dynamics substantially in the near term.
Top countries in Pure Biodiesels Production Capacity by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons Per Year | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 4,410 | 2023 | +2.01% | +0.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 4,210 | 2023 | +0.48% | -0.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 2,410 | 2023 | +3.52% | +2.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2,340 | 2023 | +2.85% | +1.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 2,280 | 2023 | -0.47% | -0.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2,080 | 2023 | +6.59% | +8.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 1,180 | 2023 | +1.61% | +2.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 726.23 | 2023 | +0.34% | +0.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 680.21 | 2023 | +2.63% | +3.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 645.5 | 2021 | 0% | 0% | View data |
