In 2023, Croatia led European wood fuel exports, up by 4.13%. Spain followed with a notable increase of 18.96%. Latvia rose by 9.18%, while France and Bosnia and Herzegovina declined, with decreases of 6.81% and 10.5%, respectively. Noteworthy is Ireland's remarkable increase of 103.05%. Conversely, Hungary saw a significant drop of 43.43%. Switzerland, Austria, and Luxembourg also decreased substantially. The remaining countries experienced modest variations. The previous five-year analysis shows dynamic shifts, with growth in Baltic states compared to Southern Europe's declines.
Future trends may include continued growth in Baltic exports, possibly driven by innovation and sustainability efforts. Energy policies and environmental factors might increasingly influence market dynamics and fuel preferences, potentially reshaping export leadership.
Top countries in Wood Fuel Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Croatia | 742.01 | 2023 | +3.47% | +4.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 479.64 | 2023 | +2.63% | +18.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 383.39 | 2023 | -0.68% | +9.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 338.1 | 2023 | -7.92% | -6.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 320.81 | 2023 | -17.35% | -10.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 284.84 | 2023 | +2.27% | -4.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 273.27 | 2023 | +1.61% | +2.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 263.48 | 2023 | +1.52% | +5.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 245.27 | 2023 | +10.96% | -1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 219.4 | 2023 | +4.36% | +6.35% | View data |