The primary solid biofuels' consumption in the non-metallic minerals sector in Europe is led by Spain, Italy, and the UK, showing notable usage compared to other countries. Spain's consumption increased by 7.89% YoY, while Italy and the UK reported 13.43% and 5.3% growth, respectively. Poland and Ukraine are emerging with significant increases at 45.83% and 70.03%. In contrast, France and Portugal showed slight declines. Hungary, Cyprus, Denmark, and Macedonia experienced remarkable growth in biofuel consumption percentages.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Expansion in central and eastern European markets, such as Poland and Ukraine, with their substantial growth rates.
- Assess sustainability strategies and their impact on consumption patterns across Europe.
- Technological advancements and policy shifts could encourage increased use of biofuels.
- Potential impacts of alternative energy sources on solid biofuel consumption dynamics.
Top countries in Primary Solid Biofuels Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 3,170 | 2023 | +2.36% | +7.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2,890 | 2023 | +2.05% | +13.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 2,280 | 2023 | +5.15% | +5.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 1,800 | 2023 | +0.0077% | +1.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 1,790 | 2023 | +2.73% | +2.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 1,540 | 2023 | +2.62% | -0.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 858.49 | 2023 | -4.47% | -1.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 658.61 | 2023 | +1.34% | +0.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 586.71 | 2023 | +2.66% | +20.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 396.49 | 2023 | +10.65% | +45.83% | View data |
