In 2023, Germany led European renewables and biofuels consumption in the wood and wood products sector, accounting for 23.33% of the gigawatthours share. Poland and Spain followed, showing significant percentages of 15.76% and 7.95%, respectively. Notable growth was observed in Lithuania, Hungary, and Greece, which saw increases of 7.63%, 6.94%, and 7.84% compared to the previous year. Conversely, Sweden and France experienced declines of 3.49% and 4.1%, respectively.
For future trends, attention should be given to policies driving renewable energy utilization, technological advancements in biofuel production, and shifts in national energy strategies that could impact consumption patterns in the wood and wood products sector in Europe.
Top countries in Renewables and Biofuels Final Consumption in Wood and Wood Products Sector Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.33 | 2023 | +1.13% | +1.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 15.76 | 2023 | +4.59% | +6.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 7.95 | 2023 | +3.01% | +1.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 6.98 | 2023 | +3.46% | +4.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 6.02 | 2023 | -1.69% | -3.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 5.42 | 2023 | -2.65% | -4.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 5.41 | 2023 | +2.25% | +1.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 4.14 | 2023 | +0.47% | +1.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.34 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 3.19 | 2023 | +6.85% | +1.48% | View data |
