European bioenergy imports showed notable disparities among countries in 2023. The United Kingdom led imports with 70.74 TWh, reflecting an 8.07% YoY increase. Denmark and Germany followed, both showing strong annual growths of 16.39% and 7.98%, respectively. Other prominent countries included Italy, Netherlands, and France, with Netherlands showing a remarkable growth of 32.7%. Smaller countries like Latvia and Cyprus also experienced significant increases, at 18.17% and 13.51%, respectively. Conversely, Austria saw a slight decline of -1.08% in its bioenergy imports.
Future trends to watch include the rapid acceleration in countries like Estonia with a 33.77% YoY increase, and the potential for smaller countries such as Kosovo, which surged by 49.99%, to continue expanding their bioenergy imports. Additionally, the diversification of energy sources and advancements in bioenergy technology are likely to drive further growth in the European bioenergy market.
Top countries in Bioenergy Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 70,740 | 2023 | +4.7% | +8.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 51,270 | 2023 | +12.04% | +16.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 48,050 | 2023 | +3.82% | +7.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 39,960 | 2023 | +2.5% | +1.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 33,360 | 2023 | +15.6% | +32.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 29,900 | 2023 | +15.26% | +8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 24,430 | 2023 | +4.18% | +1.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 20,990 | 2023 | +7.44% | +1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 16,360 | 2023 | +2.08% | +1.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 14,460 | 2023 | +3.86% | +5.66% | View data |
