In 2024, Poland leads in European used crop residues with significant input value, showing a moderate growth rate in 2023. The UK, France, and Germany follow, with Germany experiencing a decline. Romania and Lithuania exhibit strong growth, while Hungary, Spain, and Denmark saw reductions in input values. Estonia and Latvia reported double-digit growth, while Malta showed a remarkable increase. Over a five-year period, notable trends include steady growth in Eastern Europe and fluctuations in Western Europe.
Future trends to observe include:
- Potential increases in sustainable agricultural practices influencing crop residue usage.
- Technological advancements improving the utilization and efficiency of crop residues.
- Regulatory and policy shifts affecting bioenergy markets and crop residue demand.
- Economic fluctuations impacting agricultural production and residue availability.
- Emerging markets in smaller countries potentially altering the current hierarchy.
Top countries in Used Crop Residues Direct Material Inputs Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 17.54 | 2023 | +0.071% | +1.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 10.67 | 2023 | -0.17% | +0.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8.6 | 2023 | +5.64% | +1.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 8.39 | 2023 | -1.84% | -2.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 7.63 | 2023 | +8.57% | +9.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 6.14 | 2023 | +0.1% | -0.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 5.81 | 2023 | +1.29% | -1.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 5.75 | 2023 | +1.06% | +0.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 4.59 | 2023 | +9.11% | +2.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 3.41 | 2023 | -0.94% | -0.73% | View data |
