The final consumption of primary solid biofuels in Spain's industry experienced notable variations over the past decade. Starting from 46.48 thousand terajoules in 2013, there was a decline until 2014, followed by a significant increase peaking at 75.64 thousand terajoules in 2019. However, after a dip in 2020, the consumption stabilized, reaching 70.41 thousand terajoules in 2023. The year-on-year variations post-2019 slowed, leading to a slight decline by 2023. The average annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at -0.09%.
Future trends to watch for include the anticipated slight decline with a forecasted average annual reduction of -0.21% over the next five years, potentially driven by shifts in energy policies, advancements in alternative energy technologies, and changes in industrial energy consumption patterns.