In 2023, Germany led European wood fuel consumption at 17.22 thousand metric tons but saw a slight decline of 0.11%. Conversely, Sweden, Finland, and the UK experienced modest growth. Notable increases occurred in Latvia (7.24%) and Belgium (8.4%), while Poland and Denmark saw declines of -4.96% and -6.49%, respectively. Luxembourg and Iceland showed substantial growth at 15.96% and 27.26%. Over the past five years, the sector reflected diverse trends across countries.
Future trends to watch in European wood fuel consumption include:
- Germany's recovery from its slight dip and efforts in sustainable biomass production.
- Sweden and Finland's investments in advanced bioenergy technologies.
- Potential impacts of EU energy policies on wood fuel consumption regulations.
- Focus on innovative biomass solutions in response to climate change commitments.
Top countries in Wood Fuel Domestic Material Consumption Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17.22 | 2023 | +0.76% | -0.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 10.43 | 2023 | +1.06% | +1.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 7.97 | 2023 | +1.82% | +3.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 7.66 | 2023 | +0.84% | +1.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 6.2 | 2023 | +2.3% | +1.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 5.76 | 2023 | +2.28% | +3.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 4.79 | 2023 | +1.34% | +0.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 4.39 | 2023 | +1.83% | +0.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 3.63 | 2023 | +2.29% | +6.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 2.95 | 2023 | -3.6% | -4.96% | View data |
