The 2023 data indicated Norway and Ukraine as leading consumers of primary solid biofuels in the iron and steel sectors, consuming 32.64 and 31.1 terajoules, respectively. While consumption in Ukraine sharply increased by 49.54%, it remained stable in Norway. Other noteworthy increases included Germany (56.04%) and Romania (61.87%). Conversely, Iceland experienced a significant drop of 58%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflected moderate but steady growth in Eastern European countries, similar to trends seen in Ukraine and Romania.
Looking forward, factors such as sustainable energy policies, technological advancements in biofuel processing, and geopolitical dynamics in Europe could further influence consumption patterns. Countries with ongoing infrastructure developments are expected to further increase consumption, possibly shifting shares towards Eastern and Central European countries.
Top countries in Primary Solid Biofuels Final Consumption in Iron and Steel Sectors Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 32.64 | 2023 | +9.45% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 31.1 | 2023 | +9.03% | +49.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Macedonia | 16.66 | 2023 | +2.3% | +29.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 12.52 | 2023 | +2.91% | -1.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 3.68 | 2023 | -0.0074% | +41.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 1.99 | 2023 | +19.35% | +56.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 0.77 | 2023 | +21.43% | +33.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.58 | 2023 | +2.86% | +0.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 0.54 | 2023 | +9.09% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 0.53 | 2023 | +12.06% | -58% | View data |
