In 2023, Germany led European biomass domestic material consumption at 15.16 thousand metric tons, experiencing a 3.3% annual growth. France follows with 12.11 thousand metric tons, although it saw a slight decrease of 0.51%. The United Kingdom, Poland, and Italy round out the top five, with the UK's consumption growing by 1.25%, Poland by 1.09%, and Italy almost stable at 0.17% growth. Countries like Latvia, Estonia, and Luxembourg showed significant year-on-year growth at 5.24%, 7.47%, and 8.07% respectively, while Romania, Greece, and Slovakia experienced notable decreases.
Future trends to watch for in European biomass consumption include:
- Growth in Eastern European and smaller Western European countries, potentially led by increasing initiatives for renewable energy sources.
- Potential declines or sluggish growth in countries with mature biomass markets due to market saturation or shifts towards other renewable energy sources.
- Impact of technological advancements and governmental policies promoting sustainable practices on biomass consumption patterns across the continent.
Top countries in Biomass Domestic Material Consumption Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 15.16 | 2023 | +4.04% | +3.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 12.11 | 2023 | +7.69% | -0.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.54 | 2023 | +0.54% | +1.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 8.6 | 2023 | -5.73% | +1.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.43 | 2023 | -2.14% | +0.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 7.12 | 2023 | +12.09% | -2.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3.61 | 2023 | +14.53% | -4.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 3.42 | 2023 | +1.96% | +0.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.13 | 2023 | +13.87% | +0.071% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.84 | 2023 | -3.55% | +0.33% | View data |