In 2023, Germany led the European Final Consumption of Primary Solid Biofuels at 12.86 TJ, followed by France and Poland with values of 9.85 TJ and 9.37 TJ respectively. Noteworthy are Slovakia and Serbia, recording strong growth rates of 20.02% and 11.04%. Germany, United Kingdom, and Czech Republic were among the other countries experiencing significant increases at 2.4%, 3.76%, and 5.06%. Conversely, Denmark and Moldova saw declines at -2.32% and -2.45%. Iceland experienced the most severe reduction at -58%.
Future trends to watch include emerging biofuel technologies, policy changes towards renewable energy integration, and market implications of geopolitical factors on biofuel consumption across the continent.
Top countries in Final Consumption of Primary Solid Biofuels Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 12.86 | 2023 | +1.15% | +2.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 9.85 | 2023 | +0.074% | +0.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 9.37 | 2023 | +3.08% | -0.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.48 | 2023 | +0.6% | +1.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 6.7 | 2023 | +1.17% | +0.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6.69 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 4.46 | 2023 | +3.69% | +3.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 4.44 | 2023 | +0.059% | +0.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 4.36 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3.93 | 2023 | +0.66% | +1.74% | View data |
