Sweden and Finland lead in solid biofuel consumption in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors, with Sweden showing a robust year-on-year growth of 1.74% in 2023. Emerging shifts include notable increases in the UK, Czech Republic, and Hungary, which all saw significant growth. Conversely, Portugal, Poland, and Germany experienced declines, reflecting shifting dynamics in energy sourcing. Latvia and Ukraine displayed extraordinary growth despite their smaller starting values, signifying emerging markets in the sector.
Future trends to watch include a potential acceleration of renewable energy adoption due to policy support and environmental pressures in key markets. This could stimulate further growth in established markets like Sweden and boost emerging players such as Latvia and Ukraine.
Top countries in Primary Solid Biofuels Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 4,010 | 2023 | +0.51% | +1.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 3,870 | 2023 | +1.76% | +0.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 801.73 | 2023 | -0.74% | -0.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 763.96 | 2023 | +1.4% | +1.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 655.08 | 2023 | +8.38% | +3.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 617.29 | 2023 | +1.49% | -6.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 585.61 | 2023 | -0.22% | +0.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 519.44 | 2023 | +5.31% | +5.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 442.07 | 2023 | +1.07% | -3.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 373.06 | 2023 | +2.88% | +7.15% | View data |
