In 2023, Germany led European biomass consumption with 275.07 million metric tons, followed by France and the United Kingdom. While countries like Sweden and Denmark saw increases in consumption by 2.44% and 2.87%, larger economies like Poland and Spain experienced declines of 3.85% and 1.45%. Italy showed a slight decline at 0.59%, while growth was more pronounced in smaller markets such as Slovenia and Lithuania. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate indicates steady but modest increases in biomass consumption across Europe, with fluctuations across individual countries.
Looking forward, key trends to watch include the shift towards more sustainable energy sources and investment in renewable energy infrastructure, potentially driving changes in biomass consumption patterns. The EU's emphasis on green initiatives may encourage countries with declining or minimal growth to pivot their strategies towards increasing their biomass consumption sustainably.
Top countries in Domestic Material Consumption of Biomass by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 275.07 | 2023 | +0.08% | +1.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 221.09 | 2023 | -0.47% | -0.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 186.1 | 2023 | +0.54% | +1.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 142.91 | 2023 | -1.55% | -3.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 133.33 | 2023 | -0.06% | -1.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 126.31 | 2023 | -0.56% | -0.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 80.13 | 2023 | +1.28% | -0.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 65.45 | 2023 | +0.86% | +2.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 49.07 | 2023 | -0.18% | -0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 46.96 | 2023 | -0.39% | -0.91% | View data |
