In 2023, Germany led in European primary solid biofuels consumption in the wood and wood products sector, followed by Poland and Spain. Germany experienced moderate growth at 2.31%, while Poland’s consumption grew significantly by 6.87%. Spain saw a modest 1.5% increase. Notably, Ukraine reported a remarkable 35.88% rise, while Sweden and France faced declines. Lithuania and Slovenia also noted strong growth, with increases of 7.67% and 7.57%, respectively. In contrast, Luxembourg and Macedonia experienced declines of over 5%.
Future trends to watch include increasing investments in sustainable energy, technological advancements in biofuels, and shifts in policy promoting renewable energy. Countries like Poland, Hungary, and Lithuania are expected to drive growth, while the EU may impose stricter regulations to enhance further sustainability, influencing consumption patterns.
Top countries in Primary Solid Biofuels Final Consumption in Wood and Wood Products Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,340 | 2023 | +2.29% | +2.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 890.71 | 2023 | +4.68% | +6.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 450.47 | 2023 | +3.22% | +1.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 388.71 | 2023 | +2.72% | +4.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 332.73 | 2023 | +0.0064% | -2.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 307.22 | 2023 | +1.49% | +1.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 299.56 | 2023 | -3.6% | -4.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 235.02 | 2023 | -0.0081% | +1.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 192.02 | 2023 | +2.69% | +1.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 170.39 | 2023 | +5.25% | +0.5% | View data |
