In 2023, France notably led the European non-ferrous metals sector in the final consumption of primary solid biofuels, showing no change in consumption year-on-year. Austria experienced an increase of 8.25%, while Finland saw a slight decline of 1.59%. Other countries such as Serbia, Spain, and Ukraine showed no variation, whereas significant drops were recorded in the Czech Republic and Croatia, with decreases of 30.06% and 28.63% respectively.
Future trends to look out for include:
- France's dominant position and its impact on regional consumption patterns.
- Potential recovery in countries with declining consumption, influenced by policy changes.
- The role of technological advancements in driving efficiency and growth in biofuel utilization.
- Economic and environmental policy shifts across the EU impacting consumption preferences.
Top countries in Non-Ferrous Metals Sector Final Consumption of Primary Solid Biofuels Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 62.85 | 2023 | +2.51% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 19.6 | 2023 | +2.35% | +8.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 9.09 | 2023 | +4.35% | -1.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 1.05 | 2023 | +3.66% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 0.76 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ukraine | 0.38 | 2023 | 0% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 0.25 | 2023 | +2.17% | -30.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 0.19 | 2023 | 0% | -28.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 0.15 | 2021 | +459.72% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 0.004 | 2023 | +37.5% | View data |
