In 2023, the leading countries for the final consumption of European primary solid biofuels in the iron and steel sectors were Norway and Ukraine, followed by Macedonia. Norway remained stable, while Ukraine experienced significant growth. Noteworthy increases were also observed in Germany and Romania, while Iceland saw a substantial decline. Poland and Lithuania experienced decreases as well. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) highlights strong upward trends in France and Hungary, suggesting expanding biofuel utilization in these countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continuation of growth in countries like Ukraine and Germany, as they increase their reliance on biofuels.
- Potential for further expansion in France, driven by policy and investments.
- Monitoring countries with currently low biofuel use, such as Bulgaria and Italy, for any shifts that may indicate a broader adoption of biofuels in the sector.
Top countries in Primary Solid Biofuels Final Consumption in Iron and Steel Sectors Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 33 | 2023 | +9.44% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 31.62 | 2023 | +9.25% | +49.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Macedonia | 16.98 | 2023 | +2.75% | +29.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 11.32 | 2023 | +3.32% | -4.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 3.95 | 2023 | +3.03% | +43.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 1.69 | 2023 | +17.83% | +56.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 0.79 | 2023 | +19.33% | +33.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.58 | 2023 | +2.84% | +0.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 0.41 | 2021 | -24.99% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 0.39 | 2023 | 0% | -60.54% | View data |
